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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

Will Supreme Court Battle Derail Toomey?

The Scoop: Plus, remembering pioneering journalist Acel Moore.

News

What Acel Moore Meant to Journalism

Smith: Moore set standards for integrity and fairness the profession still strives to meet.

News

WATCH: That Time Ed Bacon Skateboarded Across LOVE Park

“My whole damn life has been worth it just for this moment.”

PHOTOS: Four LGBTQ Couples on How They Fell in Love

Just in time for Valentine’s Day.

The Transportation Ideas Reshaping Philly

How this highly walkable, bus-riding, bike-loving, anti-car, multi-modal moment is changing our lives.

News

Best Thing: The Phillies Spring Training Truck Left Town

Hingston: We’d sing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” if our teeth would just stop chattering.


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

Video: Woman Threatens Barista at B2 Cafe

The saga of the “Cell Phone Incident” continues.

News

PHOTOS: Skateboarders Take Final Spins, Spills at LOVE Park

Jeff Fusco was on the scene Friday as scores of skaters took their final runs at the iconic space.

News

A Farewell: LOVE Park, Skateboarding Mecca

McQuade: How skaters turned an under-utilized city park into something great.

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News

Survey: College Freshmen Are Leftist, Altruistic and Very Likely to Protest

And other findings from UCLA’s big report.

News

Wind Chill Will Be “Dangerous to People and Pets”

Here’s what you need to know for this weekend’s deep freeze.

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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.


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News

PennDOT Is Eliminating License Plate Registration Stickers

You’ll be able to print your registration at home. The change will save $3.1 million.

News

Employee Never Touched Phone or Kid at B2 Cafe

We watched the security tape. The full security tape.

Jim Obergefell on Why “Love Wins” This Valentine’s Day

We interviewed the landmark Supreme Court marriage equality plaintiff on activism, impact, and love.

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A Snake Was Discovered at University City Regional Rail Station

Someone call Samuel L. Jackson.

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