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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

News

Watch: Woman Freaks Out at South Philly Dunkin’ Donuts

Her weapon of choice? The tip jar.

Report: Johnny Doc Accused in Fight

The Scoop: D.A. Seth Williams has referred case to A.G. Kathleen Kane.

News

Daily Pennsylvanian Article at Center of Rubio Bible Flap

What did Rubio really say about a Cruz staffer’s reading material?

News

Arrest Made in Deadly Northeast Drag Racing Accident

And a warrant has been issued for the man police say was the other driver.

News

Takeaways From Sixers’ 129-103 Loss to Mavs

Okafor’s career-high 31 not enough to overcome porous defensive effort from Sixers.

Jahlil Okafor police chase
News

WATCH: Cop Chases Jahlil Okafor Over Ben Franklin Bridge

No, TMZ, it is not like a video game.


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

Sixers Trade Voided

The three-team trade between the Sixers, Pistons, and Rockets has been voided because Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas failed a physical.

January 2016 snowstorm
News

Wolf Requests Federal Disaster Money for Jan. Snowstorm

Thirty-one counties spent about $55.5 million that weekend.

Philly Transgender Sex Worker Lands on Buzzfeed

Plus: A transgender pageant winner is dethroned for “not being transgender enough.”

News

Proposal: Pa. Legislators Should Serve Longer

Rep. David Parker says longer service would minimize interference of “never-ending campaign cycle.”

News

Insider: Kenney Breaks Most Important Promise to Black Voters

McCalla: The new mayor has abandoned his campaign pledge to end stop-and-frisk.

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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

Police Seek Red “Drywall” Pickup Truck in Home Invasion

Three suspects fled the scene of a crime on Cambria Street early Friday morning.

News

WATCH: Wawa Robber Stuffs Money Down His Pants

The incident happened in Somerton.

News

Court Upholds Judgment Against Union’s First Coach

Piotr Nowak contested stories of player mistreatment. An arbitrator disagreed.

News

Jon Papelbon Owns an “Obama Can’t Ban These Guns” T-Shirt

The Nats talked him out of wearing it to a press conference.

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