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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

Latest Stories

News

Melissa Harris-Perry Should Stop Saying She’s Sorry

Shister: Too many apologies are as bad as not enough

Jerry Sandusky Wants His $59,000 Pension Back

Violins, please.

News

SNL Finally Has A Black Woman. Is Sasheer Zamata Funny?

The video evidence says yes.

PPD Adopting New Policy On Transgender Interactions

Schooling cops on the “T” in LGBT.

News

Meet the Edward Snowdens of Philadelphia

A famous mystery has finally been solved and Philly’s at the center of it.

News

Phreezing: The Day in Social Media

Philadelphians document the record cold.


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

Amtrak Suspends Trains from NYC

Blame New Jersey!

9 Body Confessions From Gay SIngles

Infographic shows how fitness impacts your dating life.

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Basically Every SEPTA Train Ever Is Delayed Right Now

Wonder why…

News

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

Everything you need to know about the Polar Vortex.

Philly Shafted On Gayest Cities in America List

Pittsburgh shows up, though.

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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

Kevin Hart’s Big Year Starts With Jet Magazine Cover

He’s co-headlining a movie, magazine with Ice Cube.

News

Schools Closing for Extreme Cold?

Single-digit temps incoming.

News

Scorpion Stings Haverford Township Grocer

Grocery clerk stung by a tag-along scorpion.

News

What’s Up With All That Werner Herzog Graffiti Around Town?

A meme pays tribute to the German auteur.

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