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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

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News

Jeffrey Lurie Brother-In-Law Alleges Racial Profiling In Radnor

Nick Lai, was, until recently, a cop there.

News

WATCH: SEPTA Bus Crashes on Columbus

Three were injured.

News

Blondell Reynolds Brown Aims to Clean “Filthadelphia”

New bill taps Walt Disney’s theories about trash can placement.

Chick-fil-A Tees Spark Debate at Lehigh Valley High School

ACLU investigating.

Opinion

LeSean McCoy Is Wrong

Missanelli: Shady basically labeled Chip a racist. That’s a problem.

The Mayoral Forum Dilemma: Which Group to Offend Tonight?

Lacking body doubles — or triples — the candidates must often choose between conflicting events.


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

Tony Come Lately?

Francis: Candidates — local and national — suddenly discover that black lives matter.

En Masse, Philly Elites Are Turning on Tony Williams

But elites don’t decide elections, voters do. And the biggest Williams advertising tidal wave yet is about to roll in.

News

Great White Shark Tracked Off Jersey Shore

Researchers tagged “Mary Lee” several years ago.

News

Time for “Yes Means Yes” Standard at Philly Colleges?

City Council to examine how campuses handle sex assaults today.

Racism Rampant in Philly Gay Bars

Says one Metro columnist.

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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

Rittenhouse Realtor and Lawyer File Class Action Lawsuit Over Mayweather Fight

They say America was duped.

News

Cops Make Arrest in Temple Hit-and-Run

Rachel Hall, 22, remains unconscious.

News

WATCH: Mitch Williams, Lenny Dykstra Have Spat at Roast

Things got a little heated. It’s not safe for work.

News

Should Philly Tax Airbnb Rentals?

Mayor Nutter is calling for an Airbnb tax months before the Pope’s visit to Philly.

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