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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

News

Why Healthcare.gov Has Been a Disaster

Expert: The beleaguered website needs a strong executive, not a surge.

Parking Valet Steals $225K from Eagles Lineman

Todd Herremans celebrates news…at Saks?

News

Nutter Really, Really Gunning for That US-American Merger

Sends pleading letter to A.G. Eric Holder.

Gerrymandering
News

Beware the Rampaging Gerrymander!

How the GOP outsmarted itself on redistricting.

Big Gay Halloween Roundup

Fierce and fabulous spooks abound.

News

Johnny Weir Will Attend Olympics For NBC

Despite Russia’s passage of anti-gay laws.


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

Adventures in Blingified Dentistry

Fox 29 reports on a trend that just won’t die.

News

At Penn, The Effort to Create the “Perfect” Frat Boy

If they win, we all lose.

News

College Costs Still Rising—But Not As Fast

Tuition and fees at public universities increased less than 3 percent this academic year.

WATCH: Gay Philly Tourism Ad Outtakes

Behind the scenes with a crazy drag queen.

News

Why Are Birds Killing Themselves on Temple Campus?

The Owls ask: Whoooooodunnit? (Get it?)

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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

Philly Officers Charged in Masturbation Incident

Victim was forced to disrobe while officer masturbated.

News

Yellow Birds Is Philly’s “One Book”

Novel of Iraq War will dominate reading life in 2014.

News

A Philly Court Has Made It Harder for the Government to Track You

But don’t worry, they’re still tracking you.

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News

Lena Dunham on the Cover of Vogue?

How women are shifting the balance of power in image-obsessed Hollywood.

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