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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

Voorhees Police “Arrest” PuppyMonkeyBaby

But not, apparently, for crimes against good taste.

News

Trash and Recycling Picked Up Today, After All

Turns out, city trash trucks weren’t needed for snow plowing.

IBEW Local 98 - drone footage of Parker Spruce Hotel
News

IBEW Local 98 Literally Has 3 Surveillance Drones Now

It will use them to film “targeted work sites.”

News

Temple Stadium Gets Initial Go-Ahead

The Scoop: But there’s still fierce opposition from North Philly neighbors.

5 Things to Know about Darrell Clarke’s Massive Jobs Plan

It’s ambitious. But how will it be financed?

News

Kathryn Knott Sentenced to Prison

Unlike her co-defendants, she did not escape prison time. She’ll also have to complete anger management.


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.


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News

More Snow Is on the Way for Philly Area

The NWS is predicting 4 to 8 inches; Tuesday trash collection cancelled.

Vera Coking House - Atlantic City - 1990s
News

Why a Tiny House in A.C. Keeps Coming Up in GOP Race

Donald Trump, of course.

News

Villanova No. 1 in the Polls for the First Time

The Wildcats are ranked in the top spot by both coaches and media.

Sims and Waxman to Face Off in Primary

Plus more in this week’s local new roundup.

News

WATCH: Christie Woos Undecided NH Voter on Bended Knee

This is what it’s come to for the NJ governor and GOP hopeful.

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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.


Michael Nutter
News

Nutter Lands Yet Another Job, at a Bloomberg Initiative

He’s joining a project that looks to use data to improve the lives of city residents.

News

Suspect Arrested in Overbrook Cop-Dragging Incident

A routine traffic stop turned into a harrowing high-speed chase.

How to Make the El Less Crowded

To make more room, SEPTA just has to change its seating setup.

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News

Swastika, Racial Slur Drawn in Snow on Car Near Temple

Police released surveillance images.

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