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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

Victor Tiffany, Yahne Ndgo speak in support of Jill Stein at the 2016 DNC
News

Bernie Backers: Trump Will Be President, It Will Be Dems’ Fault

“The result is going to be a Trump presidency.”

Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
News

Ramsey: Clinton Will Build Bridges Between Cops, Communities

“That’s better than walls,” said Philly’s former top cop at the DNC Wednesday.

News

Post-Bernie, Could Socialists Transform Congress the Way the Tea Party Did?

Can they keep the revolution alive?

Susan Sarandon, Danny Glover at a DNC press conference
News

Celebs Gather at DNC to Protest Treatment of Sanders Backer

Susan Sarandon, Danny Glover speak at press conference in support of Nina Turner.

News

Fence-Jumping Grandma from California Says She Didn’t Think She’d Be Arrested

Here’s what she had to say on Wednesday.

News

And on the Third Day, Protesters Visited the Comcast Tower

Ten people received citations after they cuffed themselves to a railing in the lobby.


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

Philly UberX Driver Sentenced to Prison for Sexually Assaulting Passenger

He learned his fate on Thursday.

The NFL draft logo side by side with the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
News

It Looks Like the NFL Draft Will Be in Philly Next Year

The deal is supposedly done.

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News

Uber’s Exclusive DNC Pickup Lounge Is Riling Rivals

Lyft and cab drivers have also accused Uber of blocking their access.

News

DNC Celebs: Anthony Weiner Actually Wore Pants!

Albeit red pants. Plus: A Trump pal infiltrates.

News

10 Amazing DNC Craigslist Hook-Up Attempts

Weymouth: Things are getting weirder by the day in America. But fear not: We’re still trolling the Internet for sex.

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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

Finally, Some DNC Arrests

But the Philly police didn’t make them.

11 Things You Might Not Know About Owney, the Post Office Dog

How a wayward pup became a celebrity — with a boost from John Wanamaker.

White People Say: Black Lives Matter
News

“White People Say: Black Lives Matter” Sign Over I-676

The group who put it up says it’s targeted at DNC attendees.

News

2016 DNC, Day 3: We’re Halfway Through!

Two days down, two to go. Here’s everything you need to know today.

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