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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

Penn Backs Class-Cutting App

Parents paying $60,000 a year in tuition cock heads and say “Huh?”

PA Governor Tom Corbett
News

Tom Corbett: Milquetoast Conservative, Atrocious Politician

The New Republic’s harsh assessment of the Pennsylvania governor.

Olympic Diver Comes Out as Bisexual

That and more of the weekend’s LGBT headlines.

News

Atlantic City Worries About Online Gaming

Will it give gamblers a reason to stay home?

News

Eagles Passed First Huge Test of the Season

Some wins matter more than others. Why the victory over Arizona was enormous.

News

“Black Friday” Was Flecked With Shades of Gray

The biggest shopping day of the year? Still feels like a recession.


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

Thanksgiving Travelers Return Smoothly, Safely

Holiday travel down slightly in Philadelphia this year

News

Obamacare, Contraception and Religious Freedom

We’re being asked to decide which we value more. It’s an unfair choice.

News

Stun Gun Black Friday Fight at Franklin Mills Mall

Real classy, people.

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: World AIDS Day, New Hope Tree Lighting

What to do in LGBT Philadelphia this weekend.

News

Last Call at the Best Bad Bar in Philly

One last round at theB&W, which will close today to make way for a Whole Foods.

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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

Streaming of a White Christmas

The 8 best holiday movies you can watch any time you want.

ThinkFest Video: Introduction

David Lipson and Tom McGrath

ThinkFest Video: Leigh Gallagher

The End of the Suburbs: Where the American Dream is Moving

ThinkFest Video: Josh Kopelman

The Burgeoning Philly Tech Scene: Where We Are, Where We Need to Go

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