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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

New Gay Film to Be Set, Shot in Philly

Director Joseph Graham is scouting locations.

Sixers Now Letting You See Them for Free

Practice. We’re talking about practice.

News

Bob Brady Endorses Allyson Schwartz for Guv

The favorite just got more favored.

News

Philly to Advertise on Taxi Cabs…in London

Here’s what they’ll look like.

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News

Will $45 Million Buy the Governor a Transportation Bill?

Corbett’s school money may have little to do with education reform.

Philly Keith Haring Mural Restored

The Mural Arts Project saves it from ruin.


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

The GOP Is Sinking

Moraff: Why progressives should not be rejoicing.

News

Today in Delco: Church Kicks Out Boy Scouts

Not into the whole gay rights thing.

LeBron’s Second-Favorite Player: Iverson

Well that explains…nothing.

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News

Mayor Nutter Is Paying Attention to the Wrong City

London doesn’t care about us. Philly and Leeds could be economic best friends.

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News

400 Philly School Staff Being Re-Hired

Music and sports back too.

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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.


LGBT Six-Word Memoir: Kemar Jewel

“Most people don’t know; I do.”

News

Update: Independence Nat’l Park Opening Today!

Independence Hall free of charge.

News

Urban Outfitters’ Crazy Lehigh U. Project

$20 million grant to change the world.

News

WATCH: Cory Booker Celebrates Senate Victory

Wins despite low turnout.

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