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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.


Governor Josh Shapiro pennsylvania
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

Theatre Exile Debuts Cock

The in-your-face drama opens its 17th season.

Tom Corbett
News

Corbett Pens Schools Op-Ed, Declares Victory

Continues strong record of ambiguity.

News

LISTEN: Man Uses Internet for First Time

Radio producer Alex Goldman finds him, examines him.

News

Questlove’s Nerdy Valentine to Soul Train

New book reads like a conversation in a vinyl record shop and looks like a Smithsonian exhibit.

News

Penn State, Temple et al. Plead Exemption From Right-to-Know Laws

They’re only kind of public, they say.

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: Drag Queen Maddy Milan

Words from Philly’s most doped-up drag queen.


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

Hugh Douglas Pleads Not Guilty

Girlfriend’s neck injuries were due to rough sex, he says.

A Peoples History of the United States
News

Council Urges High Schools to Teach Howard Zinn

It’s so hard to stay mad at Jannie Blackwell.

Ralph Cipriano
News

Is the Star Witness in Catholic Sex Abuse Case a Liar?

Reporter Ralph Cipriano says yes.

News

Man Acquitted of Threatening to Bomb Liberty Bell

Said he had “exclusives,” not explosives

Philly Starts Innovative HIV-Testing Program

“Testing Together” is the first of its kind for gay couples.

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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

Penn Nobel Laureate Klein Dies at 91

Considered the “father of modern economic forecasting.”

News

Media Matters Is a Liberal Goon Squad

The tax-exempt organization is guilty of worse than it’s accused Fox News of doing.

News

Former Penn State Pres. Files to Delay Civil Suit

The suit alleges defamation against investigator Louis Freeh

News

Suicides Up on NJ Rail Lines

21 this year, up from 16 in 2012

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