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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

Who Is Tom MacArthur …

… and what did he do to rile up South Jersey?

News

Doobie’s Shut Down by the City

The owner of the venerable Lombard Street watering hole says she hopes to reopen on Monday.

LGBTQ&A: Feminista Jones

We chat with the well-known activist and newsmaker.

News

18th Street Bridge Over I-676 to Close for an Entire Year

It’ll go into effect during the Monday morning rush hour.

Poll: Khan and Krasner Tied in DA Race

But more than a fifth of voters remain undecided.

News

6 Montco Correctional Officers Charged in Alleged Assaults

Investigators say the incidents happened in February.


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.


‘Perfect Storm’ Rescue Ship Sunk Off Cape May Coast

The USCGC Tamaroa is the latest addition to an artificial reef.

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News

DNC Host Committee Gave Out $1 Million in Bonuses

Here’s where some of that leftover money went.

News

Judge Orders Prosecutors to Charge Driver in Amtrak Crash

The Philly DA’s Office recently said it would not press charges.

News

Frank Fina Will Defend Indicted PSU Frat President

The student was charged in Timothy Piazza’s death.

Could Philly Become a Real NASCAR Town?

Auto racing has rowdy tailgates and offers “constant action.” What does that remind you of?

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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.


Opinion

Macron May Have Won the French Election, but Le Pen Was Victorious

Nickels: Le Pen is nothing less than a Jeanne d’Arc.

News

BLM Philly Wants to Bail Out Moms

Organizers have raised more than $15,000 in four days.

News

Police Investigating Sexual Assault Report at Frankford High

The incident reportedly happened around 10 a.m. on Wednesday.

News

Poll: More Than Half of Pa. Voters Want to Legalize Weed

Support has grown drastically since 2006, according to F&M.

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