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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 and the Philly City: It’s Not Me, It’s You

Sometimes, it isn’t me. It’s them. Actually, more often than not, it’s them.

News

Insider: 5 Election Day Lessons for Progressives

Ruben: Now comes the confrontation between the social-justice and neoliberal business wings of Philly’s progressive movement.

News

Fans Cheer As Sixers Land No. 3 Draft Pick

Another year, another NBA Draft Lottery.

Sand Blast Itinerary Announced

Skinny dipping, Margaret Cho and pool parties galore.

Penn State AD: Paterno’s Legacy Will Be Restored

“We’ll know when it’s time.”

News

Berlin Abruptly Cancels 4th of July Fireworks, Citing “Public Safety”

Mayor cites “many incidences of showing disrespect to police.”


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

Move Over, 4th Street Deli — It’s Time for Some Relish

Philadelphia has more than one election day power lunch spot.

News

Gov. Wolf Wants to Decriminalize Marijuana

“There are a lot of reasons to look at decriminalization.”

News

Lines in Fox 29 Story About Poop Falling From Sky, Ranked

“Her Sweet 16 party should have qualified as a dooty-free zone.”

News

18 Great Tweets from Tuesday’s Election

McQuade: No memes emerged (thankfully!), but there was a lot of good material from the Twittersphere.

Lesbian Judge Wins Court of Common Pleas Race

Abbe Fletman second LGBT person to win last night.

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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

John Templeton Jr. Has Died

Led the Templeton Foundation after his father died.

Openly Gay Man Wins Court of Common Pleas Race

Primary night didn’t go so well for other LGBT candidates.

News

The Brief: 3 Reasons Jim Kenney Crushed His Opponents

Plus, why two incumbent Councilmen lost and Kenyatta Johnson won.

News

PHOTOS: The Jim Kenney Victory Party

Jeff Fusco was on the scene as the former councilman declared a historic victory.

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