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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

No, That Allen Iverson Quote Being Passed Around Isn’t Real

Strippers in T.G.I. Friday’s? Come on.

News

The Case for Nelson Diaz

Federico Peña: “I witnessed Nelson move the levers of power at the federal level.”

Local Choreographer Launches Dance Storytelling Project

More on “Core-ography.”

News

The Brief: America’s Infrastructure Problem

Hours after the deadly Amtrak crash, a debate about transportation funding is already underway.

News

Derailment Investigation Begins; East Coast Transit Tied Up

Tuesday night’s Amtrak crash at same site of deadly 1943 derailment. Is it a coincidence?

News

Mayor: At Least Five Deaths in Amtrak Derailment

65 people are reported injured in Port Richmond crash. SEPTA service on the Chestnut Hill West and Trenton Regional Rail lines suspended until further notice.


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

Sam Katz: I’m Not Running for Mayor

That means there’s almost no chance of a competitive mayoral race this fall.

PHOTOS: OurNightOut at Ms. Tootsie’s

Delicious soul food with an extra helping of gays.

News

Penn Researcher Identifies New Dinosaur

Saurornitholestes sullivani, a species of raptor, probably could sniff out dinner better than its peers.

News

Pa. Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill

But its fate in the House is cloudy.

News

12th Street Gym Asks N.A. Poe to Delete Video

They don’t like how it portrays them. Understandably.

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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.


LGBT Pool Party Canceled at North Shore Beach Club

Swim club says they are not to blame.

News

MOVE 30: Inside the May 1985 Assault on MOVE

Coard: Remembering Philly’s bomb-dropping, guns-blazing, child-murdering day.

Sixers Unveil New Logos With Retro Vibe

To remind fans of those years when the team tried to win, presumably.

News

4 Biggest Mother’s Day Social Media Missteps

Weymouth: There was some pretty questionable Mother’s Day posting this year.

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