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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

Embiid Not Expected In Summer League

But the big man is not experiencing pain.

N.J. Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

The Air Force master sergeant is under investigation by multiple agencies.

Sixers Trade With Knicks, Get Future Second-Round Picks

Stop us if you’ve heard this before.

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News

What If You Could Get to D.C. on Public Transit?

Maryland’s commuter rail could be extended to Wilmington, providing a connection to Philadelphia via SEPTA.

News

(Updated) #MarriageEquality: The Reaction

Reactions to the Supreme Court decision in Philly, on social media, and beyond.

News

SEPTA Investigating Arrest and Handcuffing of Man Holding Baby

Watch as a melee unfolds around an infant.


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

Darrell Clarke Moves to Quash Big Tax Reform Plan

The Council President says the wage and business tax-cutting proposal spearheaded by Paul Levy and Jerry Sweeney doesn’t add up.

News

Philly Has Officially Ruined July 4th

Fiorillo: Families should avoid this year’s Parkway concert at all costs.

Supreme Court Decision Approves Gay Marriage

“Fourteenth Amendment requires a state to license a marriage between two people of the same sex.”

Insider: You Can’t Build a Parklet With a Bulldozer

Ben-Amos: We use streets in dramatically different ways now than in past years. The city needs new tools to manage those new uses.

“Gay Pizza” Shut Down on 13th Street

L&I says they didn’t have proper licenses.

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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.


Police Shootings Plummet 62% in Philadelphia

Can cities around the country replicate Philly’s success?

News

Richaun Holmes, J.P. Tokoto Highlight Sixers’ Second-Round Haul

Any diamonds in the rough here?

News

Sixers Select Jahlil Okafor No. 3

Bodner: Okafor has the chance to be a special player, and that’s why he’s on the 76ers.

News

Sixers Draftland: 2015 NBA Draft Liveblog

Sixers Draftland is on the scene in Brooklyn for the NBA Draft. Live coverage starts at 7 p.m.

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