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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

Stir Lounge Lands IBA LGBT Business Award

The owners are the first female-run business to win.

News

New Jersey Man Tried to Sneak Gun Between Cheeks

Here’s why Darquan Lee finds himself the, ahem, butt of a lot of jokes this morning.

News

WATCH: NoLibs Champagne Thief!

Bubbly Bandit shoves an entire bottle down his pants before running out of the store.

News

Man Caught on Camera Stealing Surveillance Cameras

First he uses a ladder. Then he comes back with a chair.

News

Ken Trujillo: Jim Kenney Is the Best Choice for Mayor

Williams has demonstrated “a troubling sense of entitlement.”

Metro Columnist Who Wrote Philly Gay Bars Are Racist Speaks

The aftermath of “Black not Fetch Enough for Woody’s.”


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.


Aggravated Assault in Northern Liberties Restaurant

The weapon: a bottle.

WATCH: Father Catches Foul Ball With Baby Strapped to His Chest

One-handed, no less.

News

Derek Green Wants to Improve Education For Kids With Special Needs

A series of Citified Q&As with the top challengers in the at-large City Council race.

News

Michael Nutter’s Top 9 Profane Moments

Otterbein: When, why and what for: a brief history of Nutter’s mayoral blue streak.

The Brief: Philly’s Strict Campaign Finance Rules Are a Success! Sort Of …

Plus, the Daily News endorses Jim Kenney for mayor.

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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

Report: Investigation Recommended Firing Kane’s Chief of Staff

Jonathan A. Duecker has been accused by two different women of sexual harassment.

News

Former Eagles Owner May Be GOP Kingmaker

Norman Braman is committing up to $10 million (or more) to Marco Rubio’s campaign

News

Let’s Not Tax Airbnb for Pope’s Visit

Mathis: America’s Poorest Big City should leave entrepreneurs alone, just this once.

How Philly Doctors Are Saving the World

The weapons to fight global disease are being forged right here.

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