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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

Why Is Ben Roethlisberger Holding an Eagles Helmet?

Asks if he can wear it “on the toilet.”

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: America’s Next Top Model‘s Cory Wade Hindorff

Words from Philly’s Top Model contestant.

News

Bon Jovi for $22?!?!?!

The discounting of a rock icon.

WATCH: Shaq Cuts an Ad for Chris Christie

Next: Sitcom?

News

A Tale of Two School Lunches

Spoiled food killed schoolchildren in India. What will spoiling do to our kids?

News

Fetters Mill Bridge Closes

Pennypack Creek just got a little safer.


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.


No-Material Girl

Never-before-seen nude photos of young Madonna revealed.

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News

Reminder: Your Hurricane Sandy Aid Still Hasn’t Arrived

Only 15 % of federal aid has been granted.

News

Yuengling Brewery Catches Fire

(In Tampa. But still.)

Here’s What the Christies Made Last Year

Governor releases family’s tax returns.

News

This Halloween, Don’t Be a Racist Jerk

That means no blackface, kids.

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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.


Lou Reed
News

Lou Reed Has Died. His Legacy Will Linger On

Listen to the Velvet Underground in Philly in 1970, and Reed’s other local performances.

WATCH: Philly Drag Queen Spoofs Adele

Listen to “Someone to Screw.”

News

New Jersey’s 10 Most Dangerous Small Towns

Annnnnd South Jersey takes the top prize!

Sixers Cut Their Only Entertaining Player

Goodbye to the man who refuses to take airplanes.

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