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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

Bill Cosby preliminary hearing
News

Bill Cosby Trial Date Set … for June 2017

Today’s pretrial hearing was eventful.

News

Ursinus in Uproar Over Board Chairman’s Offensive Tweets

A fellow board member has resigned, and students are calling for more action.

LGBTQ&A: Zachary Wilcha

Our chat with the director of Philly’s LGBTQ chamber of commerce.

An animal control officer and a pig in South Philly
News

WATCH: Residents Chase, Catch Runaway Pig in South Philly

It was in an abandoned lot at 24th and Washington.

News

The Rendells Are Finally Getting Divorced

Midge filed against Ed on Friday.

News

Jury Selection for Salvation Army Collapse Trial to Begin Today

The trial will determine how the victims and survivors are compensated.


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

Yes, That Was Bill Clinton at Made in America

And the former president stole the show.

The Real Allen Iverson

Did we ever understand the sensitive figure who lurked beneath the Hall of Famer’s tough exterior?

News

Robert Covington’s Breakout Season?

With a passer of Ben Simmons’ caliber finally on the roster, is Robert Covington poised to have a breakout season?

News

Best Thing: An End to the Summer From Hell

Hingston: We’ve never, ever been so ready for back-to-school.

Welcome to Philly’s Robot Revolution

Meet Flo. She’s going to take out your trash, help you exercise, have sex with you and be your BFF. (And we do mean forever.)

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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.


Philly Police Shootings and Stops: Inside the Numbers

After a tumultuous summer of heated police interactions in cities around the country, a look at how the Philadelphia Police Department stacks up in key metrics.

News

Sixers Roundup

In a survey among fellow NBA rookies, Ben Simmons came in third in NBA.com’s preseason Rookie of the Year vote.

News

Monday-Morning Quarterbacking Colin Kaepernick’s Protest

Johnson: Debate always revolves around the “how” of the protest, never the “why.”

News

28 Days Later, Still No Answers From Henon About the FBI Raid

We went to his office today. He wasn’t there.

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