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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

D.A.: Why We’re Not Charging McCoy

And why the FOP thinks that’s really, really shady.

News

Top 5 Items on This Year’s SEPTA Wish List

AKA “highlights from the Fiscal Year 2017 Capital Budget.”

News

Navajo Nation Suit Against Urban Outfitters Allowed to Move Forward

A judge didn’t by Urban’s most recent legal argument.

News

Police: Philly Man Returned to Scene of Deadly Crash, Surrendered

He reportedly made the decision after talking to his family.

Protestors to N.C. Governor: “Let Us Pee”

Plus more national LGBTQ news.

News

What It’s Like to Be a ”Nova Fan in Houston Right Now

Don’t mess with Wildcats: scenes from ’Nova Nation.


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

Hey, the Phillies Are Going to Be Fun This Year

McQuade: Everybody says they’ll be bad. But the team is young, and hit the ball well in Spring Training. We can dream.

News

Chester Officials: Amtrak Crash ‘Painful, Tragic’

NTSB is expected to update the status of their investigation later today.

News

It’s Official: Allen Iverson’s a Hall of Famer

As if there was any doubt.

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Moody’s Offers Negative Outlook on School District Debt

Chronically late state budgets partly to blame.

News

Don’t Buy Tickets on Craigslist From This Guy

Police say the NCAA tourney tickets that “Sebastian Murphy” was selling on Craigslist were bogus.

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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

How Villanova Can Win the National Title Tonight

“It’s going to be a hell of game,” says Jay Wright.

News

L&I: No Violations on Record for Collapsed Warehouse

It went down in a high wind.

News

Amtrak’s Second Sunday Accident Injures One

Victim reportedly lost leg, hours after two killed in morning derailment.

Miscommunication to Blame for Amtrak Crash?

U.S. Rep. Bob Brady thinks human error played a role in the accident.

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