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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

Thieves Return Stolen, Giant Pumpkin

The pumpkin was back on the Newcomer family’s porch Sunday evening after they returned from a weekend trip.

Sims to Corbett: “Drop Gay Marriage Appeal”

All the cool governors are doing it.

News

The Roxy Theater is Really Going to Open

The target date: Nov. 15. After that: Art-house movies galore.

Michael Vick
News

ESPN: Michael Vick is NFL’s Most-DIsliked Player

Old sins continue to haunt the Eagles QB.

Don Tollefson car commercial
News

Here’s Don Tollefson’s Voicemail Message

“I will, uh, not be available for the near future.”

News

Doc Looks at Career, Life of Tyrell Biggs

West Philly boxing phenom’s career ended at 27 with a loss to Mike Tyson.


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

Berks Man Calls Police Over Stolen Jell-O

And he really, really wanted to eat that Jell-O.

News

Why Michael Irvin Never Complained About Eagles Boo-Birds

Cowboys great has no complaints about career-ending injury.

News

Philadelphia Muslim Group Appoints Jewish Director

Jacob Bender, a Jew, is the highest-ranking non-Muslim in CAIR’s national organization. Also, he’s Jewish.

31 PA Pastors Officiate Same-Sex Wedding

A show of solidarity for a colleague.

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News

Are Eagles Fans Actually Hurting the Team?

Numbers prove: The team performs better on the road than at the Linc.

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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.


Philadelphia School District Building
News

Pedro Ramos, SRC Chair, Resigns

Shepherded school commission through financial crisis, school closings.

News

Fiona Apple “Was Horrendous” on Saturday

Or was she “a creative genius?”

News

Shane Victorino Still Has Fun in October

“Shane Victorino’s greatest grand slam is now the one that sent the Red Sox to the World Series.”

Michael Vick and Nick Foles
News

Can We Get Off the Nick Foles Bandwagon Now?

Why Vick should be under center next week and, if healthy, the rest of the season.

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