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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

The Sorry State of Philadelphia’s Big Belly Trash Cans

And other Center City scourges that keep Paul Levy up at night.

Eating Disorders Five Times More Likely in Transgender Students

A disturbing new study out of Washington University St. Louis examined the trend.

News

No Last-Minute Surprises In City Election

November’s filing deadline came and went without any big new names.

News

Petition Asks for Reinstatement of Fired Teacher

Supporters of Margie Winters gathered 23,000 signatures. Archbishop Chaput is unmoved.

News

Demand for SEPTA Pope Passes Lower Than Expected

Does that mean crowds will be smaller than projected?

News

N.J. American Idol Hopeful Killed in Crash After Auditions

20-year-old Natasha Bellott died in a single-car crash on I-95 that also injured five others.


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.


Lesbian Couple Attacked at Six Flags

The victims were attacked while kissing.

News

WATCH: Is This the hitchBOT Murder?

Warning: This surveillance video is not for the squeamish.

PHOTOS: #TransLivesMatter Documentary

We got a sneak peek of the upcoming film shot in Philly.

News

Cheyney U. Is Down to One Math Major

Financial and academic struggles continue for the HBCU, half of whose students come from Philly.

OkStupid: Why I Am Officially Over OkCupid

“Rush Hour Boost”? “Incognito Mode”? What is this, Amazon Prime Day?

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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 Doing Abandoned Bike Sweep

It may or may not have to do with — you guessed it — the pope’s visit.

Insider: Who Really Could Replace Chaka Fattah?

The guy with the best shot is the one few are talking about. Dwight Evans.

News

Reward Offered for Center City ATM-Skimmer Suspect

Have you checked your bank account lately?

News

You’re Welcome, America: We Killed hitchBOT

Weymouth: There was only one way this story was going to end. And only one place that could end it properly.

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