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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

Vincent Fumo
News

Vince Fumo Considering Run For Office

Really.

News

Fight Breaks Out at Philly’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Merry freaking Christmas.

Brian Sims Dating Olympic Swimmer Tom Daley?

One blog thinks it’s a match made in gay heaven.

News

I Wrote a Song For Will Ferrell

Ron Burgundy, Mort Crim, and the Glass Case of Emotion.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) is defended by Miami Heat guard Norris Cole (30) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center.

Michael Carter-Williams Now Favorite to Win Rookie of the Year

Interfering with tanking plans.

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News

No Toll or Fare Increases on Philly Bridges Next Year

Franklin, Whitman would be proud.


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.


PHOTOS: 25 Sexy Santas

There’s something about a man in a Santa hat.

News

Suspect Charged in Beau Zabel Case

Reportedly killed Zabel because iPod wasn’t an iPhone.

News

Will We Ever Stop Buying What Disney’s Peddling?

Francis: Screwed up teens suspended in forced adolescence.

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News

Philly Considering Putting Ads in Schools

Cashing in, or selling out the kids?

News

Mike Nutter on CNN: I Don’t Know If Knockout Game Is Real

Also doesn’t know if it’s not…

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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.


Circle of Hope Church Ousts Gay Congregant

He was “speaking too openly about homosexuality.”

News

A Guy Who Might Just Be the Next President, in Philly Last Night

Bobby Jindal Disses Lady Gaga at the National Constitution Center

News

Inquirer Reporter’s Husband Dies After Penn Trial

Now the family’s suing Penn.

News

Uber Offering Christmas Tree Delivery

Poll: Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

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