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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

News

Silver Lining in 76ers’ League-Worst Offense

Some indicators suggest that they may be on the right path.

News

Counting Philly’s “Mass Shootings”

Incidents where four or more people were shot.

News

Who Could Fill Brian Sims’ Shoes?

As he takes a run at Chaka Fattah.

News

City Paper Was the Absolute Best Place to Work

Weymouth: It’s where I learned how be a writer and, in many ways, how to be a Philadelphian.

News

Police: Male in Custody in CCP Incident

SWAT teams respond.

News

Ramsey Defends Papal Security

Says post-9/11 events will always require heavy police presence.


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.


DVLF Awards Six Organizations Grants for LGBT Initiatives

The winners from last evening’s mixer in Old City.

Brian Sims: “I’m Running for Congress!”

He put the speculation to rest this morning.

News

Nik Stauskas Suffers Setback

76ers guard Nik Stauskas will miss the next two weeks because of a stress reaction in his right tibia.

News

Pa. Republicans Favor Trump, Carson

And more from our morning report.

News

Report: Chris Christie Has An AOL Email Address

Also, he may have used it for state purposes.

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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

Phillies Set Dubious Attendance Record

Another year, another half-million drop in fans.

ThinkFest Preview: Farah Jimenez

The SRC member says it’s past time for a new approach to tackling the city’s biggest problems.

News

Rename a Philly Street for the Great Charles Bowser

Coard: I’m supporting a campaign to have Nicolas Street renamed in honor of one of the city’s greatest change agents.

News

Teaching College Was Downright Eerie Today

Buttler: When we fear getting an education because we might get shot, it’s a clear sign that bullets have won out over brains in America.

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