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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

Why a Gay Man Should Care About The Women in the World Summit

Gender and sexuality aside, we’ve all got a lot to learn about equality.

News

Philly Hummer Owner Responds

He’s got good news for his anonymous-note-writing neighbor: He’s moving.

News

Report: Pa. Handgun Sales Rise 171 Percent

Concealed carry permits rise, but hunting permits plummet.

News

WATCH: 4-Year-Old Leah Still Scores TD at Temple Spring Game

Daughter of NFL player has been battling cancer.

The Brief: Jim Kenney is the Mayoral Race’s New Frontrunner

Two polls show him with a statistically significant lead.

Kane Back in Court Today

This time, she’s challenging judge’s right to investigate a firing in her office.


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

Drexel Prof “Mortified” She Sent Porn to Students

Lisa McElroy discusses “public shaming” in Washington Post.

Comcast Knows How Much You Hate Them

And they really want to fix it.

News

9 Unbelievably True Tales of Philadelphia Mayors

Philadelphia has a long, storied history. It also has a long, storied history of weird mayor stories.

Your Eagles Draft Cheat Sheet

How to talk like an expert about this week’s Eagles draft.

News

Is Jim Kenney a True Progressive?

Judging by his recent record, yes. But he wasn’t always.

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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

12 Pop-Up Beer Garden Ideas for Summer 2015

Chip Chantry: It’s time to take outdoor social drinking to the next level.

News

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Gov. Wolf ended the food stamps asset test.

Community Leaders Read Names of 5,000 Local AIDS Victims

Photos from the ceremony at LOVE Park.

News

Airport Expansion is Big for Philly Economy

More international visitors and better logistics can have a wide-ranging economic impact.

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