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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

ALBUM REVIEW: Britney’s Latest is Terrible

And it’s all Will.i.am’s fault.

News

Penn Study: Women, Men Have Different Brains

Good science? Fresh fodder for sexists? Both?

News

Forever Feared

Smith: Black men may lead integrated, middle-class lives, but we get reminders that none of that counts.

News

Dilworth Plaza Could Re-Open Next Fall

Massive reconstruction is making progress more slowly than expected.

News

Finally, Pennsylvania’s Potato Cartel Will Get the Comeuppance It So Richly Deserves

Legislature considers changes to potato packaging laws.

News

Penn Conference Proves Government Officials Have More Privacy in Public Than the Public Has in Private

This is where the word “Orwellian” is appropriate.


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.


Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels (35) sits in the dugout in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on Aug 12, 2013. Photo | Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports
News

Hamels: “You Have to Know When to Start Over”

Straight talk from the Phillies all-star lefty.

New LGBT Movie Releases on Netflix

The list includes the much-recommended Bridegroom.

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News

Bronx Accident Prompts SEPTA Review

New safety system will be installed. Is it enough?

PA Governor Tom Corbett
News

Is Tom Corbett Too Vulnerable?

His weakiness could create a Democratic feeding frenzy.

News

Hot Stuff: Could Sriracha Plant Come to Philly?

A joke starts getting serious. (Or, as we’ll soon be saying: Srerious.)

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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

Philadelphia: Six Killings in 35 Hours—But Now It’s The Exception

The city had a bloody weekend, but still on pace for fewer than 300 murders for the first time since 2002.

News

Private Firm Takes Over Convention Center Operations

Conshohocken-based SMG has its work cut out for it.

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News

Amazon’s Delivery Drones are Incredibly Stupid

Marks: Or are they completely brilliant?

New Gay Marriage Argument Filed with PA Supreme Court

D. Bruce Hanes strikes again.

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