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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

Weekend Murder is Ocean City’s First in 15 Years

Police charged a 49-year-old man in connection with the strangling of his girlfriend.

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News

Police Find “Kill a Cop” Graffiti in Point Breeze

The PPD is offering a $5,000 reward for info.

News

Duo Arrested for Climbing Ben Franklin Bridge

The bridge was closed for 90 minutes this morning.

News

Report: Pa. Woman Legislators More Effective

The study comes from Chatham University.

News

Abby Rosenquist Is First Woman to Win Helium’s Philly’s Phunniest

Here, she talks sexism, Philly’s scene, and comics not getting paid.

Best of Philly: 38 Philadelphians We Love

They make us laugh, they make us think, they make us proud.


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.


WATCH: Torrey Smith Playing With His Kids at Eagles Training Camp

Despite being new to Philly, the wide receiver’s young sons already know the Birds fight song.

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News

Monstrous Mako Shark Caught Off N.J. Coast

The 926-pound catch set a new state record.

News

I Went to See Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo on Friday

A review of her strange, sad show at the Borgata.

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News

When to Avoid I-76 and I-95 This Week

Bridge inspections will close lanes on both roads.

Philly’s Neighborhood Facebook Groups, Annotated

Tips for making the most of your local digital rumor mill.

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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.


Bring the Eagles Training Camp Back to Lehigh!

Trekking to Bethlehem to watch the Birds practice was a magical summertime tradition.

News

Best Thing: The Roaches Erupted

Hingston: Oh yeah, life goes on … long after the human race is gone …

The Top LGBTQ Performers of the Summer

These hot performers are taking over the city and proving why they’re a tough act to follow.

WATCH: Tony Luke’s PSA for New Anti-Opioid Initiative

What’s the cheesesteak magnate been up to lately? Busy working to humanize the victims of heroin addiction.

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