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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

Trade in Your Andrew Bynum Jersey for Sixers Tickets

To be mailed to the big fella.

Philly’s Top Model Contestant Talks

Cory Hindorff dishes about life in Tyra’s fishbowl—and what comes next.

News

Three Armed Men Rob Bala Cynwyd Bank

Customers are understandably terrified.

News

Report: Penn Athletics Really Suck

Dead last in the Ivy League.

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

Love Hall & Oates? Join Our Contest to Send Them to the Hall of Fame

Use your social media skills to help them win a deserved honor.

News

TIME’s New Chris Christie Cover: “Elephant in the Room”

More offensive than mob-style “The Boss”?


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

West Chester Apparently Too “Prissy” for Sex Shop

Frustrated “sexologist” skipping town.

Brian Sims Makes Out100 List

Congrats to our openly gay rep.

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News

Don’t Clench Your Butt in Front of These Cops

Moraff: A nightmare traffic stop proves the War on Drugs has gone too far.

News

Chris Matthews on Christie: He Has “Blood” in Him

Also: Matthews is at ThinkFest tonight!

News

Blockbuster Officially Busted

All stores, including one in Philly, are shutting down.

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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.


Tom Hanks Wasn’t Supposed to Play Lead Role in Philadelphia

Can you guess who was?

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News

7 Ways Philly Hotels Need to Improve

Marks: Stop whining about W and Element and clean up your act.

News

A Whig Won an Election in Philadelphia

We’re a two-party town again, baby!

News

Ed Rendell Backing 300mph Bullet Train

DC to Philly in 40 minutes?

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