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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

Philly Beer Week Brings Out Loads of Drag Queens

There’s photographic evidence of last week’s fun, and we have it.

News

Suspect Took Taxi to Shooting

Unidentified shooter got out, shot a man, then got back in taxi to flee.

News

Behind the Scenes With Jim Kenney’s Twitter Brain Trust

They read his feed and ask: “Like where did that even come from? Who knows?”

News

Feds Require New Railway Safety Measures

After deadly Amtrak accident, a new effort to enforce rail speed limits.

News

City Releases Evidence in Brandon Tate-Brown Shooting

(UPDATE) Officers involved in the shooting publicly named for first time.

Laverne Cox First Trans Woman Featured at Madame Tussauds

It’s time to pay a visit to the wax museum!


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.


On to My New Adventure

A passing of the gay torch at G Philly.

What They’re Saying About Cornelius Randolph

He’s the Phillies’ top draft pick.

News

Should Philly Bars Have More Cameras?

Shane Montgomery’s mom presses City Council for more surveillance.

News

Another Sting Target Pleads Guilty

State Rep. Michelle Brownlee resigned her seat.

Iggy Azalea Cancels Pittsburgh Pride Appearance

Her homophobic and racist remarks caught up with her.

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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

Christie Accused of Revealing Grand Jury Info

While he mulls presidential run, a potential new scandal.

Five Things to Know About the U.S. Women’s World Cup Team

Including that the squad’s got a local girl from Delran, N.J.

Bike Share Is Billed as a Car Alternative, But Is It Really?

Not for most riders, a study of five cities shows.

News

Squilla: I Did Not Attend a “White Lives Matter” Rally

Councilman responds to the viral Gawker article.

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