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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

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News

Philadelphia Shows Solidarity With Paris

Morning headlines: Attacks abroad lead to tightened security here.

News

VIDEOS: Zebras on the Loose in West Philadelphia

Police later wrangled the zebras.

News

Okafor Impressive, But 76ers Fall to 0-10

76ers center Jahlil Okafor bounced back from his poor outing in Oklahoma City with 21 points and 12 rebounds against the Spurs, but the Sixers fell to 0-10.

Meet Philly’s Biggest Star … on YouTube

Someone from here had to get famous on the video channel. Turns out it’s Ed Bassmaster.

Love in the Time of Dog DNA Testing

What happens when you find out your Chihuahua isn’t really who you think she is?

News

Best Thing: Mummers Moved Into 21st Century

This year’s parade will see a new division featuring Mexican dancers, Chinese lion dancers, drag queens and more.


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.


First Person Arts Donates Tickets to LGBTQ Youth

Youth from two local organizations will be seeing Out/Spoken for free.

News

Okafor struggles as 76ers Fall to Thunder

Jahlil Okafor struggled from the field as the 76ers became the first team in NBA history to start consecutive seasons 0-9.

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News

Milton Street Finally Brought Porn to City Hall Yesterday

Spikol: And it was the right call.

News

2 Teens Charged in Slaying of Philadelphia Teenager

Victim Saleem West was just 16.

Center City killing suspect
News

Philadelphia Offering $20K Reward in Center City Slaying

The incident happened before the papal visit.

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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

WXPN Volunteer Photographer Charged With Child Porn

Related to station events.

Stonewall Sports To Donate $30K to Philadelphia LGBT Organizations

And Nickelodeon’s Lori Beth Denberg will be on hand!

News

Court Rules Jerry Sandusky Can Get Pa. Pension Back

He’ll get $4,900 a month.

Pennsylvania Graded “F” on Government Integrity, Because Obviously

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