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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

Pa. Senate Committee to Vote on Medical Marijuana Today

But what then?

News

Former Agent Sues Kane

He worked on the sting operation she scuttled.

MCM: That Babe Working Out at the Art Museum This Weekend

Who is this mystery man?

News

Should Drivers Be Able to Sue Pa. Over Pothole Damage?

State Rep. John Lawrence thinks so. He says his new bill would encourage PennDOT to fix holes faster.

News

Tornado Watch for Philadelphia

Until 10 p.m. Monday, as per the National Weather Service.

WATCH: Trailer for New Documentary About Allen Iverson

Iverson premieres on Showtime May 16th.


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.


13 Gay Things to Do This Week

Spruce and DARLA galas, PGMC croon for LGBT youth, Ham With a Side of Meth and more.

News

Seven Reasons to Feel Super About Center City

Philadelphia now has the second biggest downtown in the country.

News

St. Joe’s Prep Holds Prayer Service for Student Who Died at Football Practice

15-year-old Ryan Gillyard collapsed in front of teammates.

News

Anti-Abortion Lawmakers Oppose Wolf Nominee

They say Pedro Cortes “Failed Miserably” on Gosnell.

News

Here’s Why (Insert Your Candidate’s Name) Will Win the Mayor’s Race

Less than one month out, the contest looks like a tossup.

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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

State GOP Leader Not So Hot on 4 a.m. Bar Closings

A proposal to keep bars open later may be DOA.

Behold: The Tebowing Pretzel Is a Real Thing

Philadelphia gets a taste — literally — of Tebowmania. It needs mustard.

PHOTOS: Gays and Allies Flipping Cups and Raising Coins

Friday at Fieldhouse.

News

Philly Is Tim Tebow’s Best Chance

Hingston: No other city has a better track record for embracing sporting weirdos.

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