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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

Ray Emery
News

Danny Trejo Just Created the Flyers’ Best Moment of the Season

All it takes is a B-movie actor.

Michael Nutter
News

Mayor Nutter Headed to London, Israel

He’s going there on a trade mission. Of peace.

Philly Burlesque Queen Interviews America’s Burlesque Queen

Lascivious Jane meets her idol.

News

Penn State Settles With Sandusky Victims

Most have already received settlement checks.

News

Larry Bowa Returns to Phillies

This time as the bench coach.

Bill Marimow
News

Inky Journos Really Hate Philly.com

Bill Marimow’s Firing Lays Rift Bare


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.


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News

Medical Pot in Jersey Slow to Rise

Second dispensary approved amidst questions about the first.

News

Amtrak Eyes 30th Street Station Redevelopment

The idea? Connect station to the community.

News

Slate: PA is the Field Hockey State

But is anybody buying it?

Last Time on America’s Next Top Model

Philly’s Cory Hindorff channels a sassy Oprah in the latest episode.

News

Ashton Kutcher Gives Talk at Penn

But he keeps his talk closed to the media.

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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.


Craig Berube press conference
News

Five Predictions for the Craig Berube-Led Flyers

Expect fighting. And drama. And fighting.

News

Academy Installs a Life-Size T-Rex

Display accompanies “Dinosaurs Unearthed” exibition.

Hillary Clinton is not amused
News

GOP Says Hillary Has “Fat Thighs,” “Small Breasts”

It’s actually a compliment.

News

76ers To Use Ticketholders in Billboard Campaign

Assuming anybody actually pays to show up this year.

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