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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

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News

Snow Could Start Falling Tonight

Not a lot, but snow nonetheless.

News

How Healthy Are Philly’s Newspapers?

A closer look at readership, circulation and profitability at the Inky, Daily News, and Philly.com. And why it matters.

News

ThinkFest 2013 Instant Social Media Recap

Check the #ThinkFest hashtag for more and to keep the discussion going.

That’s a Wrap: ThinkFest 2013 is Over

Check the conversation at #ThinkFest on your favorite social media platform.

Weekend Roundup

What’s happening over the next few days in gay Philly.

News

VIDEO: Chris Matthews Made a Shameless Fat Joke About Chris Christie

In Philly, at ThinkFest.


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.


Does Tumblr Phenom Loki Steal Thor‘s Thunder?

Star turn next for Marvel’s most beloved villain?

Is This Tom Corbett Campaign Sign Grammatically Incorrect?

A debates rages on.

The Joe Frazier Statue Is Alive Again!

A new sculptor has been found.

News

City Paper Retracts Description of “Exotic” Asian Waitress

And here’s why that retraction is a problem.

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News

Lenfest and Katz Criticize Norcross in E-mail Appeals to Journos

The newspaper battle becomes fight for hearts and minds of the journalists themselves.

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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

TIME Editor Defends “Elephant” Chris Christie Cover

Not a fat joke! I swear!

News

Tales O’ Halloween: The Drunk Villanova Student Who Dressed As a Mailman

Found passed out in Bryn Mawr…between two postal trucks.

Hundreds March to NJ to Protest PA’s Ban on Gay Marriage

We’re only a bridge away from marriage equality.

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IKEA Product or Death Metal Band?

Play the game!

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