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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

Gay Sex in the Philly City

Bragging about how much money you have is a total turn-off.

News

Obama to Deliver Beau Biden’s Eulogy

Funeral is Saturday in Wilmington.

Brian Sims is Glad Caitlyn Jenner is a Republican

His explanation.

Can SEPTA Plausibly Offer an Uber-like Bus Service?

The microtransit skeptics come out.

News

Amtrak: Safety Controls Will Be in Place By Year’s End

Fresh push for safety after deadly Philadelphia train derailment.

News

Dutch Rubber Duck Artist Cries Foul Over Giant Philly Rubber Duck

Says his creation has been stolen.


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

5 Dos and Don’ts for Flying Your Confederate Flag

After the XTU concert in Camden, a lesson in etiquette.

News

How to Handle Sex Assaults on Campus?

Francis: The Emma Sulkowicz case suggests there are no easy answers.

News

Internet Meets Caitlyn Jenner, Immediately Sexualizes Her

Weymouth: Plus, six horrible social media responses.

West Philadelphia Trans Femme Conference

“We’ve been crowded out of a desperately necessary space.”

News

Pat Toomey Is Keeper of Senate’s “Candy Desk”

He has it stocked with Hershey’s and Just Born products.

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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

Timothy Hamlett’s Body Found in Hudson River

Penn track star had been missing since December.

The Brief: Why Are Minorities Shunning Careers as Cops in Philly?

The Brief: Plus, Darrell Clarke tries to clamp down on rogue community groups.

News

House Unanimously Defeats Wolf’s Tax Plan

In Harrisburg, things are getting heated.

News

Drexel Students Recreate a Giant, Terrifying, Spear

The original weapon was used to stop British ships in the Delaware River.

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