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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

President Obama Predicts That AIDS Can Be Ended By 2030

Plus: Christian rocker Trey Pearson comes out of the closet.

Villanova Wildcats head coach Jay Wright celebrates after winning 2016 national championship title.
News

Jay Wright to Help Coach USA Men’s Select Team

The team roster also includes Sixers Jerami Grant and Jahlil Okafor.

News

Philly Water Bills Are About to Increase

The typical monthly bill will jump by $3.44 starting in July.

The Phillie Phanatic and Donald Trump - split photo
News

Poll: Phanatic More Qualified to Be President Than Trump

Would you cast a vote for the Phanatic?

News

Someone Set Off Fireworks on the El

The suspect didn’t stick around for the show.

News

Some Awful Human Threw a Kitten in the Garbage

“The bag started moving, and out comes this kitten.”


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

The No-B.S. Guide to Philly Water Lead Testing

Why the Water Department says the water is clean, and some want independent testing.

News

Fetterman: Stop Calling the Soda Tax “Regressive”

Op-Ed: It will provide a pathway out of poverty for thousands of children.

News

Sixers Assistant Coach Sean Rooks Dies

He was only 46.

Cheesesteak whiz
News

Pro-Pat Toomey Ad Has Atrocious Cheesesteak Depiction

Ick.

News

The No-B.S. Guide to the Fight Over the Philly Soda Tax

Council is expected to make a decision today.

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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

Clinton wins New Jersey, California

This essentially ends the Democratic primary season.

News

Milton Street on His Run for Congress

“I’m not suggesting I can beat Evans.”

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News

You May Soon Be Able to Buy Wine in Pa. Grocery Stores

But will Gov. Wolf sign the bill?

Here’s Why There Are Pop-Up Couches All Over Center City

#CouchesDontCount seeks to raise awareness about LGBTQ youth homelessness.

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