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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

Is there a future Google in our midst? Not necessarily, but these 11 young tech companies could be laying the groundwork for a new Philly economy.

MyYearBook Begun by siblings Catherine and Dave Cook in 2005, when they were 15 and 16 (they’re now 20 and 21), the New Hope company […]

News

Legal Woes for Sestak?

Maybe he needs to come clean

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PA Immigration Policy

Should we follow Arizona?

News

The Sestak

This might hurt

News

What’s So Wrong with Philly?

Less than you think

News

Max Jean-Gilles’s Surgery

Everyone’s fatter than someone else


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.


Super Bowl in Philly

No snowballs allowed

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From the Bed of Big Daddy Graham

Phlegm, police lineups and Sophia Loren

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Ed Rendell Doesn’t Know What He’s Talking About

The governor-QB bromance

Jose Garces Gets a Book Deal

Plus: U2 cancels Philly

News

Philly’s Gotta Dance

Or at least look alive at concerts

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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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Can Tech Make Philly a World-Class City?

Short answer: Yes!

Iron Chef and owner of the Borgata’s Bobby Flay Steak and West Philly newcomer Bobby’s Burger Palace.

Amount of red meat you consume annually: Well, I eat red meat twice a week. At least. Maybe 400 pounds. How you manage to look […]

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Corbett Shows His Independence with Twitter Subpoena

Freind: He’s got courage and conviction

Parking Authority’s New Job

Find terrorists!

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