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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

Q&A: Out Center City Jazz Headliner Dena Underwood

On jazz’s history with the LGBT community.

News

Candidate Conversations: Meet Lynne Abraham

No candidate has had a better shot at becoming Philly’s first woman mayor. Join us at this free event on April 27th.

Inside Take: When Endorsements Go Horribly Wrong

McCalla: Can Jim Kenney take help from supporters of a controversial council candidate and not get dirty?

House Committee Approves Direct Wine Shipments

Pinot by post?

News

Army Reviewing Temple ROTC Controversy

Cadets wore high heels with uniform for sexual assault awareness, provoking national outcry.

News

The Brief: Tony Williams Dodges a Bullet

The Black Clergy almost didn’t endorse Williams for mayor.


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

SJU Criticized for Mayor Nutter Commencement Speech

Conservative Catholic group says it’s “scandalous” for Jesuit university to feature Nutter.

Police Investigate SEPTA Brawl

It happened Tuesday, at the Spring Garden stop on the Broad Street line.

News

Chris Christie Goes on Tonight Show

Says he’ll announce presidential plans in May or June.

News

Philly Hummer Owner Gets Blasted in Anonymous Note from Neighbor

A cautionary tale on Earth Day.

News

Camden Police Chief Wants Officers to Use Violence Less Often

Announces mentoring plan to emphasis “de-escalation” techniques.

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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.


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News

Stockton University President to Resign

Herman Saatkamp has been president since 2003.

News

No, Ira Einhorn Didn’t Found Earth Day

McQuade: But here’s why everyone continues to think he did.

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News

Cops: Woman Wakes Up to Find Burglar Taking Roommate’s Clothes

It happened in the Gayborhood.

Art Museum Hottie Identified

Our mystery Man Crush Monday revealed on Good Day Philadelphia.

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