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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

Will USA250 Be Philly’s Biggest Party Yet?

We’re making a strong play to be a focal point of America’s 250th birthday celebration. It’s going … surprisingly well.

News

Best Thing: Seth Williams’ Guilty Plea

Hingston: Yeah. That’s the kind of week it was.

News

Here Are Philly’s Future Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

The Pa. Department of Health has released the locations.

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Cosby Wisely Shuts Down “Sex Assault Tour” Idea

The Cos denies the world an O.J. Simpson-esque “If I Did It” moment.

News

SEPTA Fares Will Increase This Weekend

The prices increases were approved last month.

WATCH: Temple Football Trains Like Rocky

There were boxing robes, coaches in fedoras, and Owls running up the Art Museum steps.


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.


News

Mayor’s Fund to Undergo Major Restructuring

The nonprofit has previously been accused of misusing funds.

Chip Kelly: Handling of LeSean McCoy Trade “Always Bothered Me”

The former Eagles coach-turned-ESPN analyst also dished on other old Birds trade rumors on NFL insider Adam Schefter’s podcast.

LISTEN: A Philly Rapper Who Lost 45 Friends to Gun Violence

A conversation about message music with local hip-hop talent ARSIN on the latest Pushback podcast.

News

Seth Williams Pleads Guilty

He’ll resign as Philly DA immediately.

News

Rejoice! Today Is Wawa Hoagie Day

You know what that means – free hoagies.

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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.


Tony Luke Wants to Change the Conversation About Heroin Addiction

The cheesesteak scion’s new initiative seeks to get the word out to drug dealers that they aren’t running a business – they’re destroying lives and tearing families apart.

News

Pa. Senate OKs Bill Involving Guns in School

The bill would allow teachers to carry firearms.

News

Driver Runs After Crashing U-Haul Into Restaurant

It happened Wednesday afternoon in NoLibs.

New High-Tech “Action News” Set Debuts on 6ABC

They can update the set all they want as long as the theme song never changes.

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