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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

Chris Christie Taking Over RGA Today

But it wasn’t supposed to happen this way.

A Living Museum in 10 Rittenhouse

The fab home of husbands Jan Rattia and Neil Thall.

News

Dad, Kids, Saved From Fire By Jumping Out the Window

Cory Booker was not involved.

Even Jim Gardner takes selfies now
News

Generation Selfie

Moraff: The Internet’s most annoying phenomenon is the OED’s Word of the Year.

News

Penn Students Can Now Pay Money Not to Go to Class

“The Whartonization of Penn is now complete.”

News

8 Reasons I’m Happy It’s Not 1963

Marks: If you think running a small business is rough right now…


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

NEast Philly Is Folding

Another news outlet bites the dust.

BEST OF THE GAYBORHOOD: Shopping

Where to burn a hole in your pocket.

Septa regional rail train
News

SEPTA Funding Is Coming, Baby!

$2.3 billion transportation bill passes Senate, headed to Corbett’s desk.

News

Philadelphia Gets Perfect Score for LGBT Friendliness

From the Human Rights Campaign.

Philadelphia Building Collapse
News

Sympathy for L&I

What the department’s spokeswoman taught me about an ailing agency.

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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.


Kennedy Brothers Once Considered Buying the Eagles

While Jack was in office.

Michael Vick and Nick Foles
News

Vick Vs. Foles Is Not Black Vs. White

Mendte: Keep your racial controversy out of my quarterback controversy.

News

No Settlement in Inquirer Ownership Case

Four hours of negotiations were for naught. Now it’s in Judge McInerney’s hands.

Malcolm Gladwell. Photo | Kris Krug
News

Malcolm Gladwell to Penn Students:

Would you go to Penn if you couldn’t tell people you went to Penn?

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