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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

Jersey Voters Ready for Chris Christie to Get Another Job

Would vote for him to beat Hillary Clinton in presidential matchup.

News

Local Currency Is All The Rage

Towns are encouraging local commerce by literally printing their own money.

News

Penn Study: Glorious Utopian Future of Free Elite Online Education is a Bit of a Crock

Only 4 percent of MOOC users complete a course.

News

Yup, That’s the Eagles on SI’s Cover

We’re not afraid of no cover jinx!

Edie Windsor Third on TIME “Person of the Year” List

Recognized for taking down DOMA.

News

MontCo Conservative Activist Challenges Corbett

Bob Guzzardi attempting a run in the GOP primary.


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

Twitter Reacts to Time’s Selection of Pope Francis as “Person of the Year”

Some funny. Some churlish.

News

Amaro Debunks Hamels, Lee Trade Rumors

But nothing’s too crazy this offseason, is it?

News

What Message is Holy Ghost Sending its Students?

“One Heart, One Mind. Well, Unless…”

News

Did Anybody Win the $344 Million Mega Millions Jackpot?

We hope not.

News

Dog Saves Blind Owner From House Fire

In Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood.

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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

Is Philly’s Land Bank is Doomed?

Baltimore recently had the same fight Philly is having. How’d their land bank turn out?

Martha Graham Cracker Show to Benefit Man Attacked in the Gayborhood

Good cause alert.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6 Cast Ru-vealed

Meet the hunties.

News

Cheer Up, Philly: At Least Your Commutes Are Relatively Short

Working close to home? A nice benefit.

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