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How Five Days in Philly Changed Movie History Forever

On the 50th anniversary of Rocky, the never-before-told story of the crazed, chaotic, and clandestine filming of the city’s most famous movie.


Governor Josh Shapiro pennsylvania
Opinion

Dear Josh Shapiro: Now That You Have the Votes, Here’s Our Wish List

Mac Mart owner Marti Liberman, whose business was targeted by the Boycott Ride in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 8th (photo courtesy Marti Lieberman/Mac Mart)
Q&A

Mac Mart Wasn’t Even Supposed to Be Open During the Philly Boycott Ride. Here’s Why It Was

Guides

14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

Latest Stories

What Gay Philly Did on Instagram This Week

Plus, a Muppet sighting.

News

UPDATED: Warrant Issued For Suspect in Delaware Valley Charter School Shooting

Police expect suspect to turn himself in Saturday.

News

Jack Ryan Rebooted

Lazor: Kenneth Branagh dusts off a Clancy classic with Shadow Recruit. At least it ain’t heavy.

Weekend Roundup

The Stairwell Symphony, Sexercise and Songbirds.

News

Palestra Will Host ESPN’s College Gameday

First non-BCS school to host in football and basketball.

News

SEPTA: No More Cloth Seats on the El

Fiberglass will be less gross. Trust us.


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


LISTEN: Rena’s Gonna Make You “Jealous”

The Philly electro princess releases a new song with DJ Drootrax.

Michael Nutter
News

Mayor Nutter “Perplexed” by Green Appointment to SRC

So much for a new era of good feelings.

News

WATCH: Trailer for Jayhawkers, A New Wilt Chamberlain Biopic

A story set after he left Philadelphia, in segregation-era Kansas.

News

Possible Transformer Explosion Closes Walnut Street

Incident happened near 18th and Spruce.

News

Gawker: Urban Outfitters Carries Bestiality Book

Is Rick Santorum mixed up in this somehow?

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


The Happy Health Lesbian Conference

Your an online “telesummit” away from being your best lesbian self.

News

5 Questions: ACLU’s Mary Catherine Roper

“We don’t think the city has improved its stop-and-frisk practices.”

News

Roe V. Wade Turns 41 Next Week

Francis: And we *still* can’t have a civil discussion about abortion.

PA Governor Tom Corbett
News

Gov. Corbett Bravely Runs Away From Philly Protesters

Had planned an “education event” for Central High; now moved to Center City.

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