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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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Bill Green
News

Can Government Be as Innovative as Google?

ThinkFest Snapshot: Bill Green

Phillie Phanatic
News

YouTube Flashback: Tommy Lasorda Goes After the Phanatic

Probably the best moment of the 1988 season for the Phillies.

News

Map: Philly’s Not a Bad Place to get Food Delivered

Rentenna map shows the best places for delivery.

News

Whither the Middle Class?

Troubling new Census data about Philly and its suburbs.

News

Mayor Nutter is Wowing Them in London

Woos biz execs with humor, promises of partnership.

Jeff Langum, World Beard Champ
News

Let It Grow: 11 Burning Questions for Jeff Langum

Meet the man behind the world’s best beard.


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

Toomey Backs Bill Banning Workplace Discrimination Against Gays

PA’s conservative senator breaks with his party.

MontCo Gay Marriage Hearing Delayed

Commonwealth Court won’t take it up till 2014.

Nov 18, 1990; Philadelphia, PA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback (7) Randall Cunningham in action against the Atlanta Falcons at Futton County Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports Copyright Manny Rubio
News

Randall Cunningham Was a Surfer!?

Five nuggets from tonight’s A Football Life doc on Philly’s first superstar athlete.

News

Parents Challenge Gay Conversion Ban in Court

Federal challenge brought in Camden.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) is defended by Miami Heat guard Norris Cole (30) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center.
News

Sixers Lose, But Michael Carter-Williams Makes History

Rookie is first since Shaq to start career with “player of the week” honors in the NBA.

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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.


Drexel's Dr. Frank Lee
News

ThinkFest: Creating a Subculture in Philadelphia

Video game designer Frank Lee.

News

Q&A: Franklin Flea Founder Mark Vevle

“This is not a garage sale.”

News

New Jersey Mall Gunman is Dead

Panic at the Westfield Garden State Plaza mall.

LGBT Voting Guide for Philly and Burbs

Equality PA’s recommendations.

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