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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

Madonna’s Confessions

Do we ever truly know what Madonna’s feeling without her giving too much away?

News

Wolf, GOP Battle Over Refugees

Morning headlines: Republicans worry about terrorist attacks, but Rendell backs governor.

News

Jim Kenney Taps Philly’s 1st-Ever Chief Diversity Officer

The mayor-elect also named his ethics team.

News

Philly Cop Arrested for Assault

Officer Joseph Marion faces dismissal after hitting two people in a West Oak Lane parking lot.

News

Meet the Crazy Guys Who Are Starting a Newspaper In Philadelphia

The team behind Fishtown’s Spirit is ready for round two.

West Philly Rising

Explosive growth in University City is shifting the city’s power and economic axis west. One big worry? Income and opportunity inequality.


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

That Cool New Female Viagra Is a Bust

Women aren’t beating down their doctors’ doors so they can have more sex.

News

I See “The World” Differently Than Ta-Nehisi Coates

Smith: Why I cannot completely accept his total indictment of the society that produced us both.

PPA Unveils Smartphone Payment App

It lets you pay remotely. Service begins Thursday in four locations.

OUT in Theaters: Spotlight

The film tells an extraordinary true story in a rather in-extraordinary way.

News

Drexel Lands Half of Towson’s Famed Lacrosse Quadruplets

Dragons LAX fans will be seeing double next season.

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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

In Refugee Crisis, Wolf Reminds Us He Was Right Choice

Mathis: How welcoming do you think Tom Corbett would have been yesterday?

News

Now, More Than Ever, Pennsylvania Should Welcome Syrian Refugees

Weymouth: What will be our Thanksgiving story this year?

Commentary: Matt Lauer Gets a Failing Grade on Charlie Sheen’s HIV Interview

Lauer’s disappointing performance ranks him right along the likes of Candace and Raven.

News

Nutter: Gun Violence Is Like Terrorism

After Paris, Philly mayor tells feds more must be done about home-grown bloodshed.

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