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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

Will Princeton Go “Dallas Buyers Club” on Meningitis Problem?

Ready for unapproved drugs from abroad.

News

Your Average Commute Is Delayed 22% by Traffic Jams

Where does Philly rank overall?

Chick-Fil-A CEO to Receive Equality Award?!

That and more in our weekend-headline roundup.

News

Victim of South Street Shootout Dies

Brawl started inside the Mixed Plate.

Yesterday’s 3rd Place Finisher Was Running his *First* Marathon

Berks County native will make you feel terrible about yourself.

News

Wrong About Gettysburg… Again

The Patriot-News sent a bad message changing its stance on Lincoln’s speech.


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

Kim and Kanye Dine at Wendy’s and Serafina

That’s what Twitter says.

News

Did Stallone Just Use the N-Word?

TMZ says yes.

Top Model Finale Airs Tonight

A look back at Cory Wade Hindorff’s sassiest moments.

News

Unhappy Holidays?

Ask Monica: Now’s the time to end your dead-end relationship.

News

Tom Knox Is Running for Mayor (PSYCH!)

Changed his mind on the day the news broke, apparently.

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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.


Jared Leto and Matthew McConaughey in Dallas Buyer's Club
News

McConaughey and Leto Reinvent the Buddy Movie

Lazor: Why you need to see Dallas Buyers Club right now.

VIDEOS: Joshua Thomas at Tin Angel

This is a singer worth keeping your eyes on.

Native American Group Running Anti-Redskins Ad on Sunday

Hey, the Birds need all the karma they can get.

News

Faith-Healing Couple Plead Guilty to Murder

Northeast Philly couple are going to jail.

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