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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

Driver of Speeding Car Killed in Fiery Crash

The car contained a bevy of McDonald’s items.

News

Cops: Main Line Dad Left 3-Year-Old Home Alone

So he could go smoke weed.

News

Globetrotters Hit Two 100-Foot Shots Off WFC Roof

Two of the most incredible shots you’ll ever see.

News

Deer Blood, City Contracts, and a Wannabe Mobster Named Ron Galati Sr.

1,280 years in jail?!

News

Activist: Expel Penns Grove Student Over Violent, Racial Threats

District says the incident is being “grossly exaggerated.”

News

Springtime for Philly: 6 Murders in 8 Hours

Commish Ross: Philly residents shouldn’t have to live with so much violence.


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

Eakin Still Seeking Deal on “Porngate” Charges

Here’s his motion, asking for a chance to make the potential deal public.

News

Signs of the Apocalypse: The Peeple App Launches

Weymouth: The “Yelp For People” has no place in Philly.

News

Phillies Have Already Lost a Projected Starter

Right fielder Aaron Altherr’s spring training wrist injury is serious. It will be surgically repaired.

News

Philly Block Project Wants to Show a Truer Portrait of Kensington

The photo exhibit’s preface will open March 10th.

News

Proposal Would Expand State “Do Not Call” List

Politicians, non-profits could be banned from unsolicited telemarketing.

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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

Most of Philly Cabbies’ Claims Against Uber Thrown Out

But not all of them.

News

Cops ID Second Suspect in Slaying of Grandmother, Friend

Dollie Evans and Ruby Thomas were brutally murdered over $500 in cash in their house.

NRA-Friendly Law Goes Before High Court

The Scoop: Pennsylvania Supreme Court will decide fate of municipal gun regulations.

News

Police: Woman Sexually Assaulted by Taxi Driver in Northern Liberties

A woman says she was sexually assaulted by a Freedom Taxi cabbie near the Barbary.

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