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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

ThinkFest Video: R. Eric Thomas

A Philadelphia StorySlam

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ThinkFest Video: Pig Iron Theatre Company

The Performance: Play in a day: Pt.2

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ThinkFest Video: Pig Iron Theatre Company

Play in a day: Pt.1

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ThinkFest Video: Frank Lee

Creating a Subculture in Philadelphia

ThinkFest Video: Tracey Welson-Rossman

Why Women Are The Future of Tech

News

WATCH: The Only Way to Start Celebrating Thanksgiving

“As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.”


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.


Thanksgiving Eve 2013: The Gay Guide to Getting Your Drink On

Where to drink, dance and be extra gay in Philly tonight.

Caroline Kennedy Invites Rep. Sims to Japan

Brian Sims to globetrot to Japan for human-rights trip.

News

Weather May Complicate Your Thanksgiving Plans

Travel, parades both threatened by nasty weather.

News

Rapper Meek Mill Spreads Thanksgiving Cheer in North Philly

“I show love back for the support they’ve given me.”

Philly’s Public Transit Is Amazing

So why don’t more of us use it? Four ideas to increase ridership.

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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

City Hall Takes On Scientology

Over blight, of all things.

PLAYDAR: Digging Into Dido’s Greatest Hits

Believe it or not, she’s had more than two. Sort of.

News

WATCH: Officer Rescues Man From Burning Truck

Scott Krissinger battled through smoke to pull driver to safety.

News

Wait, Is Hook-Up Culture Ruining Boys?

For all the hand-wringing about what it’s doing to girls, it appears they may be better equipped for it emotionally.

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