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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

Kathleen Kane’s Lawyer Was Once a Lawyer for the Mob

Kane is a character — and in Gerald Shargel she’s got a lawyer to match.

Ask Liz: How Do I Get My Own Rouge and Parc Harems?

Plus: Is Philly about the jump the shark?

News

Best Thing: Shore Vacation With the Extended Family!

Another reminder that you can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your relatives.

Stir Just Made Us LOL Over their Papal Visit Advertising

They’ll be serving up some special holy water.

News

New Publisher May Shake Up Newspapers

Says separate newsrooms for Inky, Daily News, and Philly.com will be scrutinized.

Queer at FringeArts Fest: Not For Profit

The Wilma Theatre lobby becomes a stage.


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.


The GOP’s No-Show Election

City Republicans are whiffing on a golden opportunity to attack the Democratic machine.

News

Bill Would Legalize UberX, Lyft in Philly

But there would be new rules.

News

Dear Heath Evans: Shut Up

Missanelli: The NFL “expert” doesn’t know Chip like we do.

News

Council’s New Hires: $105K for a Graphic Designer & a Social Media Maven

Darrell Clarke wants to bring some polish to Council’s communications. Can the city afford it?

News

Getty Images Investigating Perry Milou’s $1 Million Pope Painting

Did Neil Stein’s son rip off their photo?

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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.


I Ate at the Gayborhood’s Newest Restaurant, Bud and Marilyn’s, Last Night

And it was pretty darn good…amazing, I might even say.

News

Kane: There’s Still More Porn

Says she’ll seek court guidance before releasing more.

School District of Philadelphia
News

$25 Million for City Schools, Suddenly in Doubt?

City Council holds the funds, and Darrell Clarke is not happy with the district.

News

WATCH: Monster Puppets. On Skateboards. In Philly.

“I made my muppets do jumps on my skateboard.”

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