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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

LGBTQ&A: Louie A. Ortiz-Fonseca

We chat with the creator of the Gran Varones project.

SEPTA Interim Weekday Schedule

SEPTA Adds Cars, Adjusts Service for Next Week

Ten more cars from Maryland will boost service on crowded Regional Rail lines.

News

Here Are the Really Big Names Speaking at the DNC

Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders, Barack Obama, the Clintons and more.

News

The Philly Heat Wave Drinking Game

As temperatures rise, so does the need to quench your thirst.

News

City to Increase Beds, Outreach for Homeless During DNC

Philly’s policy is summed up as “housed not hidden.”

News

Philly Working to Add Text-to-911

And Camden County implemented its text-to-911 system yesterday.


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.


Martin O’Malley To Host Happy Hour in Philly for Clinton Campaign

The former governor of Maryland and presidential candidate will drink with young professionals at Tir Na Nog.

Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Through 8 p.m.

Stay cool, people.

Water Department Will Update Lead-Testing Methods

The Department said it will now follow federal guidelines after a recommendation from the state Department of Environmental Protection.

The Best LGBTQ Events This Weekend

Coming up: anniversary bashes, sinfully good performances, and Broadway karaoke.

News

Former Philly Black Panther Serving Life Sentence Wins $99K Settlement

Russell Shoatz, in prison for the murder of a Philly cop, sued over more than 20 consecutive years in solitary.

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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.


DNC Travel
News

PennDOT Launches Website for DNC Travel

The website updates motorists as traffic, road closures and other travel issues unfold.

News

Philly Bars Can Stay Open Much, Much Later During the DNC

But here’s the catch.

SEPTA Shares What Its Inspectors Saw, and How They Saw It

The cracks in the Silverliner V trucks were too small to be seen with the naked eye.

News

Former Philly Mag Pinup Pup to Cover DNC

Look for Quest on the Broad Street subway while the Dems are in town.

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