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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

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News

The Red-Hot Phillies Are Five(!) Games Over .500

They’ve won six straight.

Can’t Sleep? This Is Why, Philly.

Here’s your playbook for how to tune out and turn in.

Norcrossing the Delaware

How South Jersey’s political boss is making his move on Philly.

News

Best Thing: The Phils Got to Papelbon

Hingston: Because revenge is still sweet.

News

Kathryn Knott, Dad, Bucks County Sued for $5 Million for “Retaliation”

It’s all about “anonymous” Internet comments.

SEPTA Wins State Environmental Award

The agency’s battery-storage program earned it the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence.


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 Eagles Screwed Sam Bradford

Missanelli: Trade him to Denver. Now.

News

10 Things You Might Not Know Are at the Franklin Institute

The first-ever movies! Ben Franklin’s sword! A really creepy automaton! And more wonders of the scientific world.

News

WATCH: Eagles Fans Already Booing QB Carson Wentz

After he didn’t sign any autographs.

News

Philly Woman Charged in Fraud Scheme

Melanie Bullock allegedly tried to scam the state out of 38K.

News

If SEPTA Didn’t Hire You Because of a Criminal Record …

… these lawyers want to hear from you.

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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

John Estey, Rendell’s Former Chief-of-Staff, Charged With Wire Fraud

Estey has agreed to plead guilty.

News

New Poll: Chris Christie More Unpopular Than Ever in N.J.

And Trump has nothing to do with it.

News

Voter Turnout Wasn’t That Bad in the 2016 Primary

Almost 40 percent of Philadelphia voters came to the polls.

News

Creator of the Mister Softee’s Jingle Dies at 94

Les Waas produced almost 1,000 songs in his lifetime.

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