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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

Here’s What Is and Isn’t Running on SEPTA

Read our latest update.

News

Philly Schools Are Closed Monday

And other highlights from our Sunday coverage of the blizzard aftermath.

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News

Wolf Administration Defends Turnpike Response

Hundreds were stranded in buses and cars during the snowstorm.

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News

WATCH: Philadelphians Throw Snowballs at TV Reporters

NBC10’s Lauren Mayk and CNN’s Sara Ganim were hit with snowballs.

News

PennDOT Lifts Philly-Area Speed Restrictions

Drivers had been limited to 45 mph since Friday.

News

The Big Dig: Scenes From the Day After

Asphalt sightings!


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

WATCH: SEPTA’s New Snowblower Could Clear Your Driveway in Seconds

Alas, they’re only using it for Regional Rail.

News

More of Our Favorite Social Media From the Snow-Filled Streets of Philadelphia

The best of Twitter and Instagram.

News

Report: 76ers Owners Avoided Drafting Porzingis?

Were the Sixers owners unwilling to select Kristaps Porzingis because of the fear of fan approval?

News

Blizzard Over, Cleanup Begins

The snow emergency remains in effect. Services will be restored slowly.

News

The Sánchez Insurgency

The Councilwoman’s fighting spirit could make her mayor — or wreck her career.

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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

The Brothers’ Network Wants to Change How You See Black Men

Its goal is nothing short of revolutionary: To present black men as the multifaceted, complex and creative individuals they actually are.

News

Best Thing: They Called for Snow, and We Got Snow

Hingston: The forecasts were right.

News

A Few of Our Favorite #PHLSnow Posts

Winter storm Jonas on Twitter and Instagram.

Snowfall forecast - National Weather Service
News

How Much More Snow Are We Going to Get?

We could hit about two feet.

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