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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

Chick-fil-A Says No to Gays

The chain funds another straight-only retreat

News

Breakfast Is Toast

No more egging me on

Morning Scoop

Please Touch Museum in financial trouble

Reviews

At his latest restaurant, Jose Garces flings open his pantry from sea to shining sea.

Another month, another Jose Garces restaurant. They open faster than diners can keep track. If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone […]

News

Filthy-delphia

Ad circulars = litter

The Death of Tokens

SEPTA might finally get smart cards


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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Eight spots that won’t weigh you down

Duane Morris Café Look for: The super-affordable, well-stocked salad bar, plus healthy snack options (Popchips, fruit, cottage cheese). United Plaza, 30 South 17th Street, first […]

News

The GOP’s new assault on choice

They’ll tell you when you’ve been raped, ladies

Weekend Roundup

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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News

Dating a Friend’s Ex?

What to ask yourself

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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.


News

Snow Drinking

Blizzards can’t close Philly bars

News

Amadeus at the Walnut

Not all the right notes

Morning Scoop

Making Nixon proud

News

Women and Football

Shut up. Watch the game

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