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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

John Street on City Council … Again?

“It’s something that has appeal to me.”

News

Weekend Roundup

Friday + Saturday + Sunday

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Lakers New PSA

Kobe and others address hate speech

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Gardening Is Like College

Minus the beer bongs

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It Happened Today: Phillies vs. Jackie Robinson

Plus: Jon Stewart, Neil Young, and Abraham Lincoln

The Scoop: Grocery Stores Getting Liquor

Plus: How to steal gasoline


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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Broadway Reviews

What was so wrong with Spider-Man?

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Shame Burger Challenge

This doesn’t look good at all

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Kick Them, Kate

It’s not too late to call the royal wedding off

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Flyers Player Publicly Disses Ref

Sore loser?

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“Frostpocalypse” Just Doesn’t Sound Quite As Awesome As “Snowpocalypse”

Time to cover your plants

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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.


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MTV Show Boycotted

The Degrassi controversy

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Incoming: Colin Quinn

His Seinfeld-directed show on Broad Street

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Apparently Pet Insurance Is Good Business

Local company thrives in bad economy

Jim Gardner Vs. @PhillieBot

Today in internet rivalries

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