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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

Bill Marimow
News

Was Firing Marimow Business or Editorial?

New leaked emails question exactly who had the authority to make the decision.

Guy at the End of the Bar

Meet 24-year-old electrical engineer Josh Stephenson.

Hall and Oates album cover for Private Eyes, the Very Best of Hall and Oates
News

Hall & Oates Don’t Need Your Hall of Fame

But the Hall needs them. Go vote.

News

Onion Report: “Some People Live in Pennsylvania”

And some don’t.

News

Central PA School Wants to Keep Wrestling A Purely Homoerotic Experience, Thanks

Why slow, sweaty, one-on-one grappling should be dudes-only.

Get to Know Singer-Songwriter Joshua Thomas

Our chat with the Brewerytown original.


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

Cougar Kills Philly Native in Oregon

Woman was cleaning the cat’s enclosure when she was attacked.

News

Philadelphia Did Not Make a List

This is a story about a list that Philadelphia is not on.

Contrail Shadows
News

Can Jesse Ventura or Cecily Tynan Explain These Bizarre Streaks?

The theories behind Monday’s sky sighting.

News

Penn Receives Alcohol Education Grant

How to keep students from dangerous boozing on “high-risk weekends?”

News

Pennsylvania Attracting Foreign Students

State ranks sixth in attracting out-of-country students.

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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.


Philly Drag Queen Will Be on “Snooki & JWOWW” Tonight

Tune in, darling.

News

Sorry Sorry Sorry Sorry Sorry

Gail Shister: Sorry, Lara Logan, apology not accepted.

News

Library to Feature Mercenary Leader in New Speaker Series

Erik Prince, Blackwater founder, will sing the praises of “civilian warriors.”

Nov 3, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports
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Is DeSean Jackson Right? Do Eagles Fans Boo Too Much?

Rys: Maybe DeSean Jackson has a point.

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