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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

Hillary Clinton is not amused
News

Hillary Clinton Was in Town Again Last Night

She must really love us.

The 12 Best Winter Holiday Drinks

Photos by Brett Thomas

News

Buzz Bissinger Apparently A Penn State Fan Now

Leather pants, earring, also gone.

Best of the Gayborhood: Entertainment

Where to gay … I mean play.

News

Bill Green to Lead School Reform Commission?

Mayoral field would get a little thinner.

News

Sandusky “Victim Number 9” Sues Penn State

Abuse began in 2005, when he was 12.


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

The Clintons Were Right: Where Obamacare (Maybe) Went Wrong

Is “small ball” the better way to achieve liberal goals?

Ask A Millennial: What Do You Worry About the Most?

Ask a Millennial: What’s the Best/Worst Thing About Philly?

News

Philly Becomes First City to Ban 3-D Gun Printing

Not that there are any 3-D printers in Philadelphia. That we know of.

Philly FIGHT and City Councilwomen Announce New HIV Clinic

HIV clinic to open for growing Spanish-speaking population.

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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.


Ask a Millennial: Why Did You Choose Philly?

News

Lower Merion Cops Arrest Two “Knockout Game” Suspects

Pointless violence spreads to the Main Line.

News

PHOTO: Newest Kennedy Born at the Jersey Shore

Patrick Kennedy’s Jersey Girl gave birth this week.

McNabb Fires Back Against Bullying Allegations

“For me to bully anybody, that sounds unbelievable.”

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