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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

South Philly Activist Wins Peace Prize

Wei Chen recognized for efforts at South Philly High.

News

The Case for Gay Parents

Why the right’s last, best argument is a failure.

News

VIDEO: TEDx Drexel Got Pranked Saturday

Comedian and real-life troll Sam Hyde gave 15 minute talk on “ideas.”

News

Fox 29’s “Breaking Bad” Twitter Backlash

Turns out viewers know the difference between real life, TV violence.

News

FBI Can’t Tell Difference Between Penn and Penn State

Regarding alleged “Silk Road” founder.

Tom Corbett
News

13 National Media Outlets Going Nuts About Corbett’s Incest Gaffe

Everybody, meet our hapless governor!


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

Dems Screwed Themselves with “Obamacare”

Wasn’t that, y’know, a pretty successful Republican caricature?

News

McNabb Makes Deadspin’s “Worst Twitter Accounts” List

A worthy inclusion.

News

Penn Stater Behind Giant Online Drug Ring?

“Amazon for drugs” may have its roots in Happy Valley.

Weekend Roundup

Details on Indigo Ball 2013 , the Midtown Village Fall Festival and more.

News

Cherry Hill Industrial Parks: Now Serving Wine!

Crushing it, bro.

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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.


Locals With HIV Talk About Fighting Stigma in Philly

Watch AIDS Fund’s latest video.

News

Princeton’s New Red Solo Cups Not Doing Their Job

Meningitis still terrorizing campus.

News

Nutter Donors Have No Clue Why They’re Donating to Nutter

Don’t seem to care.

News

Assistant D.A Charged in “Soap Opera” Case

Also, neighbors with Seth Williams!

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