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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 Has Added 50,000 College Grads

But how many grew up here?

News

Charges Filed in Point Breeze Rape

The suspect previously spent 11 years in prison.

News

“Mattress Girl,” Caitlyn Jenner, Abortion, the Bible and You

Hingston: Could the logical outcome of an ever-more-divided nation be … unity?

Gay Sex in the Philly City

To those gay couples on Grinder, here’s the deal …

News

Wolf Recalls State Police Nominee

But says Marcus Brown will remain in office as acting commissioner.

News

How to Fix the Mayor’s Race

It’s June. The voting that matters is over. That’s a problem.


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

Penn State Presidents High on Compensation List

Check out pay for execs at Pa., N.J. and Delaware public universities.

NY Times Documentary Features Trans Military Couple

“Their dreams of serving in the military until retirement, having a home, and creating a family are all on the line.”

News

The Brief: How Jim Kenney Is Like John Belushi

Plus, the problem with real-life cops shooting at cars.

News

“Made in America” Festival Staying Home This Year

After a year with L.A. sharing hosting duties, Jay Z’s music fest returns to its roots.

Officials Prepare for Drop in Grad Rate

Philly officials say Keystone Exams will prove an insurmountable obstacle.

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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

Ruben Amaro Jr. Is the Worst Executive in Sports

A deeply knowledgable longtime Phillies fan wonders what (if anything) it’ll take for the franchise to make a change.

News

How Pope Francis Made It Safe for Me to Come Crawling Back to Church

Weymouth: Losing, avoiding and (maybe, almost) finding my religion.

News

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Buzz Bissinger got to introduce Caitlyn Jenner to the world.

Beau Biden at 19: A Look Back

Writer Lisa DePaulo remembers the early promise of then-Penn freshman.

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