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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

Joel Embiid’s All-Star Snub

Joel Embiid was not selected as an All-Star reserve, but the fact that we’re even having this debate shows how special of a talent he is.

News

There’s a Movie Shoot in Center City Tonight

Two streets will be closed.

LGBTQ&A: Julie Chovanes

We chatted with the trans legal expert and social justice advocate.

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News

We Asked Two Comedians About Kellyanne Conway’s Stand-Up

Verdict: Not good.

News

Driver of Amtrak Train That Derailed Sues Amtrak

He alleges unsafe working conditions.

News

Philly Cops and Protesters Show the World How It’s Done

We’re pros at this protest thing.


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.


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News

There Won’t Be a Manayunk Bike Race This Year

Unless Bob Brady can save it again.

News

21 Classic Photos From the Auto Show’s 116-Year History

There’s even one of Ed Rendell lifting a Honda Civic.

News

PPA Refused to Ticket Republican Senator’s Car

And then the car almost ran over another senator — Pat Toomey.

News

Mayor Kenney: Trump Insulted Philadelphia Police Today

The president said, falsely, that our murder rate was “terribly increasing.”

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Trump Lies About Philly’s Murder Rate in Loews Hotel Speech

Don’t fall for his tricks.

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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.


LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Toasted Walnut Grand Opening Celebration.

News

Kenney Signs Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Towing in Philly

Victims of tow-truck bait schemes have long pushed for action.

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News

Royal Rumble Coming to Philadelphia in 2018

Wrestling! In Philadelphia?!

Scenes From the Trump Protest at Paine Plaza

The best signs so far at Thursday’s anti-Donald Trump rally.

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