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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

Popeadelphia Photos of the Day

Here’s what caught photographer Bradley Maule’s eye on Friday.

Mayor Nutter’s Legacy Is Riding on the Pope Visit — Right?

Maybe not. Odds are, only the afterglow will remain.

News

Philly’s Pets Are Prepared for Pope Francis

Even our critters are getting into the papal spirit.

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If You Thought Yesterday Was Weird in Popeadelphia…

… today was even stranger.

News

The Fully Sanctioned Pope In Philly Drinking Game

100% authorized by the Vatican itself. We pinky-swear.

News

WATCH: 14 Papal Pilgrims Tell Their Stories

Why are they here? And what message do they want to give to Pope Francis?


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.


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News

Will Pope Francis Get to See Philly’s Homeless?

One woman says many people she knows have been incarcerated.

News

Johnny Doc: Two Striking NBC 10 Union Members Hit By Cars

Union says it’s going to the U.S. Attorney and State Attorney General’s office on Monday.

News

#Popereads: The Pontiff Goes to the U.N.

He castigates the ravaging of the planet’s resources.

Pope Rainbows Galore in Philadelphia

That God guy sure knows how to make an entrance.

News

Holy Price Hike!

Some Philly chains raise their prices this weekend. Welcome, Pope Francis!

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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

Philly ‘Burbs: We Want Some of That Pope Money, Too!

Suburban officials are irked that the city is getting reimbursed for the pope’s visit, but their towns aren’t.

Pope Traffic and Transit for Friday

Everything you need to know about road closures and SEPTA changes.

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News

The Newest Genre of Music Is Catholic Ambient Dubstep. Really.

The Priests of the Beat merge Skrillex with Pontifex.

10 Gay Philly Instagrams from Madonna’s Rebel Heart Tour

Including pole dancing on a crucifix.

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