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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.


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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

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News

Jersey to Crack Down on Teen Steroids

Mandatory testing may be on the way.

News

Temple, Drexel Join Condemnation of Academic Boycott of Israel

Will the PA Legislature get involved?

TONIGHT: GNDRFCK Ball at Tabu

Let your freak flag fly.

News

Phillies Change Broadcasters; Wheeler, Matthews Out

Traditions ending quickly in South Philly.

News

No, Philly Won’t Host the Super Bowl

It’s too damned cold.

News

Pro Wrestling: Like a Night at the Orchestra

McQuade: At WWE Smackdown, it’s all about the classics.


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.


News

Obama to Pay Special Attention to West Philly

White House creating an economic “Promise Zone.”

News

Joint Replacement: When Joints Cause Pain

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Jennifer Weiner’s Hard-Knock Life

Hingston: The New Yorker did the impossible: It made me like her. Sort of.

News

This Doylestown Bookshop Video is Pretty Awesome

They love books. You should too.

Pop Star Jade Starling Returns With New Album

She’s so ready to move past “Catch Me (I’m Falling).”

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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.


News

Christie’s Big Bridge-Closing Controversy

Gov: misled and very sad

News

SEPTA’s Been Lying to You

Sandy Smith: And they want to know about it.

News

Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate Is Down

But only because you’ve given up on this failed economy.

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News

See Something? Call #1776.

Don’t let terrorists win your SEPTA train ride.

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