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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

Why I Carry a Gun

PR guru Peter Breslow is packing heat — and he’s not alone.

Trends: Gun Ownership in Philly

Mass shootings have a history of spooking Americans into buying guns — and it’s no different here.

My Last Call

What happened when I stopped drinking.

News

Best Thing: The Great Clothing-Bin Crackdown

Bin there. Done, that.

News

Sources: Kenney to Propose a Soda Tax

He opposed Mayor Nutter’s soda tax as a councilman.

News

Cops Make Arrest in Shooting at 15th and Locust

The shooting took place earlier this month.


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.


Jara Krys on Life, Fame, and Advocacy

Our editor chats with the transwoman trying to change the way we view sex work.

News

Christie Endorses Trump for President

One brash-talking northeasterner supports another.

News

Flyers Goalie Preserves Win With Incredible Save in Closing Seconds

Watch Michal Neuvirth’s save.

News

NTSB: Flight Crew at Fault in 2014 PHL Accident

Nose gear collapsed on US Airways fight.

News

Penn to Raise Tuition 3.9 Percent

Undergrad total cost in 2016-17: $66,000.

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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.


11 Things You Might Not Know About the Art Museum

Bullmastiffs, Princess Grace, a murderous mayor — there’s a lot more to PMA than art.

News

New Penn Design Dean Leaving Texas Because of “Campus Carry” Gun Law

“I would have never applied for another job if not for campus carry”

News

Report: 1 Student Hurt in School Bus Crash

Incident took place near Roosevelt Boulevard.

News

Williams Resists Pressure to Charge McCoy

The Scoop: “The only timetable we have is justice, getting it right.”

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