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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

Adam Joseph Makes OUT100 List

The compilation, which is widely regarded as a who’s who of LGBTQ Americans, hits newsstands today.

News

Sixers Lose 111-88, Drop to 0-7 on Season

The Sixers, without big man Nerlens Noel, struggled to contain Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls, losing 111-88 at the Wells Fargo Center.

News

Could Football Boost Temple Enrollment?

Morning headlines: Gridiron success leads to 12 percent rise in new-student applications.

News

Philly’s Rich Areas Are Getting Even Richer

Meanwhile, very poor neighborhoods are experiencing the slowest rate of income growth.

News

Cosby Accuser from 1965 Sues Him In Federal Court

Kristina Ruehli’s allegations are the earliest to have surfaced against the comedian.

News

Website Connects Laid-Off Journalists With New Jobs

“Can I Still Hire a Former PMNer?” the site asks. Yes, yes you can.


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

After Okafor and Noel, Sixers Historically Bad

Missanelli: Do you see anyone else on the roster who can be a NBA difference maker?

News

Philly’s 5 Creepiest Mascots

Weymouth: Welcome back, Gus! The lottery’s infamous groundhog is in good, unsettling company.

Valley Youth House Seeking 250 Secret Santas For LGBTQ Youth

So far, they only have 47.

News

Penn Makes (Dubious) List of World’s Prettiest Colleges

Hingston: It’s a good news/bad news sort of thing.

News

Battered Women Aren’t Sports Mascots

Mathis: It’s good Josh Innes raised money for Texas battered women. Who will help the victims here?

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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.


Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen Headed to Philly

They’re bringing their AC2 Tour to the Academy of Music.

News

Is Pennsylvania Turning Democratic?

Morning Headlines: State Supreme Court candidates would’ve won, even without Philadelphia’s votes.

News

Sixers Lose to Magic, Fall to 0-6 on Season

Despite strong outings from Isaiah Canaan (23 points) and Jahlil Okafor (19), the Sixers fell to the Orlando Magic 105-97, dropping Philadelphia to 0-6 on the season.

News

The Illicit Draw of Graffiti Pier

Can Philadelphia’s unsanctioned street art museum survive its own underground popularity?

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