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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

Is Elena Kagan Gay?

Shister: Will Arlen go there?

News

Doug Collins Is a “Prima Donna”

Says an NBA GM

News

Are You a Shoobie?

Take Larry Mendte’s quiz

Was Nutter Trying to “Buy” Council Votes?

Plus: More bike lanes!

Jose Garces new market-restaurant hybrid offers something for everyone.

Of all of Philadelphia’s multi-concept restaurateurs, Jose Garces might be the most original. Whether at Spanish-inspired Amada, Basque-inflected Tinto or boozy burger joint Village Whiskey, […]

News

Is Philly Too Closed to Newcomers?

Monica weighs in


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.


Another New Starr Restaurant

Hello, 18th & Sansom!

News

The Friday Movie Blog

What’s your perfect movie day?

None of us should have been surprised by the so-called “flash mob” attacks in Philadelphia recently.

None of us should have been surprised by the so-called “flash mob" attacks in Philadelphia recently. We all tend to have short memories, but this […]

Call Links Saidel to KKK

Plus: Slaughtering Specter

Who’s That Woman with Ed Rendell?

It’s not Midge

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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

From the Bed of Big Daddy Graham

Radiation, fencing and “24”

News

Dawn Stensland Isn’t Running for Congress

Mendte: Here’s why

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Gun Control in PA

The Debate’s On

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Obama Will Pay for Abandoning Specter

Freind: Paybacks are a bitch, Mr. President

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