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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

NATIONAL NEWS: SCOTUS Reverses Alabama Court Ruling

Plus: ‘No Gay Thursday’ teammates arrested in West Chester; Lyft issues apology for transphobic driver.

News

SEPTA Cop Cleared in Fatal October Encounter

Officer won’t be disciplined over a struggle that ended with a man’s death

News

Philly Woman Beaten to Death With Hammer

Police say a “verbal altercation” between the victim and her boyfriend quickly turned deadly.

Mo’ne Davis playing with Harlem Globetrotters
News

WATCH: Mo’ne Davis Plays with Harlem Globetrotters

She scored five points.

Suspect in Washington Avenue slaying
News

Cops Seek Suspect in Slaying at Washington Ave. Restaurant

Noel Ortea Lemus Del Cid is accused of the killing.

Kenney Spokeswoman Retracts Statement Slamming Nutter Aide

Lauren Hitt had accused former City Solicitor Shelley Smith of withholding information.


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

Drexel Fires Bruiser Flint, Reports Bruiser Flint

He tweeted that he’d been fired.

Proposal Would Ban Drones From Smuggling Prison Contraband

Taking aerial pics of lockups would also be prohibited.

News

Cops Looking for Man Who Shot Teen Fast Food Employee

It all started over an argument with a worker.

News

MLB Drops Chase Utley Suspension

Former Phillies’ standout won’t be punished for hard slide in the playoffs.

News

Wolf Goes Solo to Hike Minimum Wage

The Scoop: But bypassing Legislature means only state workers, contractors will be affected.

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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.


Philly’s Next Real Estate Boom

Check out our insider’s guide to winning big in a hot Philly market.

Philly’s Newest Wave of Homeschoolers

A small subset of African-American homeschooling parents are fed up with an education system seen as broken and racist.

News

What if You Got Harper Lee to Come to Philly — But Couldn’t Tell Anyone About It?

The strange-but-true story of the infamously reclusive novelist’s 2005 visit to Center City.

News

Best Thing This Week: Chris Christie as The Good Wife

Hingston: It couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.

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