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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

Philadelphia to Get LGBTQ Victim Advocate

“We are thrilled to be able to serve the entire LGBT community here in Philadelphia through specialized advocacy within Center City Crime Victim Services.”

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News

SEPTA Reports Record Regional Rail Numbers

But overall SEPTA ridership — including buses and trolleys — is down.

News

Is the Stripper Registry a Trojan Horse?

Otterbein: It sure seems like it was designed to shut down nudie bars.

News

Francis’ Visit May Be Philly’s Biggest Challenge Ever

Mathis: What we’re doing is pretty much unprecedented in a post-9/11 security environment.

Our 2015 “Best of Philly” LGBT and Gayborhood Winners

Includes a popular monthly happy hour, several local bars, and some other special surprises.

News

SI: Eagles Fans Most Hated in NFL

If the past is any indication, we really are the worst.


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.


News

Derrick Pitts on Those Pluto Pics

Franklin Institute’s chief astronomer gives us the deets on the New Horizons pictures.

News

Meisha Johnson Might Already Be Philly’s Favorite TV Personality

She’s conquered Twitter. Can she conquer the Philly TV audience, too?

Philly Men Rank #15 in “Handsomest U.S. Cities”

Seattle is number one…and Boulder beat us!

Philly Is 4th Most “Sexually Diseased” City in the U.S.

Gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia abound.

REVIEW: Divine/Intervention Is Just That

Our take on the fantastical new play about drag performer Divine.

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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.


Opinion: 8 Years After the Final Episode, The Wire Still Has Lessons for Philly

“You really think they’re going to vote for the white guy?”

News

The Latest on the Cole Hamels Trade Rumors

Where could he be going?

News

Consultant: We’re Closing Ben Franklin Bridge for Pope Visit

He says I-95 may be shut down, too.

News

Police Respond to Viral Video of Officer Punching Suspect

It’s disturbing to watch. But it’s also quite old.

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