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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

The Quest to Save Philly’s History

Oscar Beisert has a dire message for us: Act now, before it’s too late.

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News

The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Wawa Went to Rio

Well, metaphorically speaking, that is.

Two 6-Year-Olds Were Shot This Week. Will 10K Rewards Help Catch The Gunmen?

“We are appealing to people’s sense of compassion,” said one police commander.

News

Kathleen Kane Opts to Not Testify in Perjury Trial

It’s the latest in a series of bombshells in the attorney general’s trial.

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News

Pennsylvania Auditor General on Trump: “What Is He Hiding?”

Eugene DePasquale today called on Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

News

Here’s What Kenney’s Ethics Team Thinks About the Doc Raids

Ellen Kaplan and Stephanie Tinton don’t want you to write off City Hall just yet.


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

Activists Put KKK Hood on Frank Rizzo Statue

Black Lives Matter protesters want the city to tear down the statue of the former mayor.

Will Threat To Jewelers Row Finally Unite Preservationists?

A developer wants to demolish five buildings and replace them with a 16-story building.

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News

Temple Is Trying to Get Into the Big 12

The Owls will get to make their pitch soon.

News

SEPTA Bus Driver Attacked in South Philadelphia

Police say the suspect bit and punched the bus driver.

News

DNC Did Little for Woman Who Reported Assault

Gwen Snyder hopes to transform her experience into a movement toward justice.

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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.


News

Sixers Schedule Released

The 76ers will have 5 nationally televised games this season, their first since the 2012-13 season.

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News

Pistachio Girl Heckled Nick Denton at the Gawker Wake

She didn’t ask him to buy pistachios.

News

Kane’s Ex-Consultant: We Planned Leak

Joshua Morrow testified today under the protection of immunity orders.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Kiehl’s 7th-Annual LifeRide for amfAR.

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