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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

Why the Teacher’s Union Didn’t Endorse the Teacher Candidate

Saltz: The PFT wants to run with the winners, even if the winners aren’t good for teachers.

First Person Arts Has Found a Very Bad Boy In David Crabb

Our interview with the Bad Kid performer and writer.

News

T.J. McConnell Calls Playing In NBA “Lifelong Dream”

Undrafted rookie T.J. McConnell made the Sixers opening day roster, realizing what he described as a lifelong dream

News

Fire Breaks Out at LOVE Park “Spaceship”

No injuries reported in overnight blaze.

News

Panel Considers Booting A.G. Kane

Headlines: Senate committee has 30 days to make a recommendation.

News

Q&A With Indy Council Candidate Andrew Stober

He’s isn’t raging against the machine, he’s just end-running it.


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

76ers Set Opening Day Roster

The 76ers released Jordan McRae, Pierre Jackson, Scottie Wilbekin, J.P. Tokoto, and Jordan McRae to trim their roster down to 15 players.

News

Union Hire Hall of Famer as First Sporting Director

Earnie Stewart spent 14 years with national team.

News

Woman: Bill Cosby Groped Me at 2004 Penn Relays

“Hey, back that thing up here girl, back it on up,” she says he said.

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Cops: Bro Stole Red Bull from Center City Wawa

Police say he walked into the Society Hill Wawa and emptied a bunch of Red Bull cans into his bag.

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Cosby Accuser Andrea Constand Sues Bruce Castor

He’s the former D.A. who declined to prosecute Cosby in 2005.

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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

College GameDay Is Coming to Philly This Weekend

7-0 Temple draws the attention of ESPN.

Soundtrack to a Gay Halloween Horror Story

DJ Carol Michaels picks his favorite haunted tunes.

Phillies’ New GM Matt Klentak: “I Came Here to Win”

He says he’ll build a winner.

Even Non-Drivers Pay $1,100+ a Year to Subsidize Driving

New research is starting to quantify just how much the public subsidizes car ownership.

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