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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

Report: Tom Wolf Is Nation’s Most Liberal Governor

Here’s why the ranking is silly.

News

WATCH: “Tribute” to Union’s 17 Goalkeepers

They’ve had 2.83 per year.

News

Victims ID’d in Hoffific Bustleton Car Crash

Two 17-year-olds and a 20-year-old were killed. Another 17-year-old remains critical.

17 Gay Philly Nightlight Events for August 2015

Martha Graham Cracker celebrates 10 years, plus a Tarantino party and a Mean Girls remake.

News

The Philadelphia Rebound

Spikol: Don’t worry, Chaka. Philly politicians bounce back from scandals just fine.

News

Mother Killed in Port Richmond

2-year-old daughter also in house, but uninjured.


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.


Philly 2nd Worst Big City for Fatal Police Shootings

Of 10 largest cities, only Phoenix had more fatal police shootings per capita from 2010-2014.

News

Police: Girl, 5, Abducted from Home Was Sexually Assaulted

Cops are looking for the attacker.

Daily News Editorial on Gay Scouting is So Out of Touch

Just like a forlorn Scarlett O’Hara, these ideals are gone with the wind.

News

Will Bike Share Shut Down for Pope’s Visit?

Officials are not ready to announce their plans.

News

Everything You Need to Know About the Indictment of Chaka Fattah

What happened and what it means.

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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

Stewart on Trump: “A Rich, Crazy, Egotistical Monster”

Jon rips apart the GOP candidate.

PHOTOS: Our Night Out at The Shambles at Headhouse

There’s a reason why Our Night Out was named our “Best Gay Night Out” for 2015.

News

Airport Braces for Pope’s Visit

Plus: City’s anxiety becomes a national story

News

Why Philly’s Special Election Matters

Voters will pick three new members of the city’s Harrisburg delegation. It could use some fresh faces.

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