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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

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: the 22nd Annual Philadelphia Alternative Prom.

News

Wolf to Sign Bill Limiting Access to Police Footage

The legislation passed the state Senate Tuesday.

Opinion

It’s Time for Single-Payer Health Care

Marks: The right and the left actually have a whole lot in common on this issue.

News

Workers Find Human Remains in North Philly

The North Detective Division is investigating.

Supreme Court to Rule on Sports Gambling in New Jersey

The state wants to take bets on games at its casinos and racetracks.

News

Philly FOP Endorses Beth Grossman for DA

Grossman, a Republican, is running against Democrat Larry Krasner.


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

FBI Wiretapped Johnny Doc, Councilman Henon

The surveillance was part of an ongoing federal investigation.

Opinion

Pa. Democrats, Quit Blaming Stop-and-Go Stores and Fault Yourselves

Owens: Anti-nuisance legislation does nothing to address the real crisis hurting our communities.

News

SEPTA OKs Express Bus Along Roosevelt Boulevard

The line is expected to cut commute times by 30 percent.

Traces of Sam Hinkie Are All Over the Sixers’ Camden Training Facility

Armed with Sharpies, a sneaky electrician known only as “Son of Sam” hid pro-Process messages around the new complex.

News

Dear Spirit Airlines: You Are the Worst

After 25 years in business, the “no frills” airline finally lured me on board. Never again.

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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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News

City Auctions LOVE Sculpture’s Pedestal

You can take home the steel trapezoidal base.

Former Flyer Mark Recchi Elected to Hockey Hall of Fame

He still holds the Flyers’ single season record for points and appearances in frozen pizza commercials.

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News

Trolley Tunnel Blitz to Begin Next Week

Commuters will have to use the MFL.

Exclusive: Eyewitness to Police Shooting Disputes Official Account

In an exclusive interview, a North Philadelphia man tells what he — and two of his children — saw from the back of a Philadelphia police car.

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