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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

Ex-Teammate: A.I. Would Throw $40K on Stage at Strip Clubs

Each night.

Youth Voices: Micah Rodriguez

DVLF’s youngest 2015 HEROES honoree.

News

The Inflatable Union Rat Is About to Go Up In Front of the TLA

It’s concert promotion company Live Nation vs. the stagehands union.

News

Anti-Ori Feibush Vandalism Pops Up in Point Breeze

This was predictable.

News

Yardley School Bus Driver Sentenced for Child Porn

He was also a Little League umpire.

News

Comcast Rebuts Criticism

Company says its Philly data is more accurate, more positive than City Hall report.


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

Is Progressivism in Philly (Still) Dead?

It’s more than just bike lanes and pot, people.

News

WATCH: New Philly PSA Tells Pedestrians to Get Off Their Phones

But some people think pedestrians get too much blame.

News

Good Fans Boo Bad Teams

Missanelli: Why the pros don’t deserve your loyalty when they lose.

News

Philly Students Send Get-Well Cards to Mumia

Obviously, this has some people annoyed.

WATCH: Madonna and The Roots Perform “Holiday” on Toy Instruments

Last night on The Tonight Show

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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: Dems Recruit Shapiro for Senate

That would set up a primary with Joe Sestak to challenge Pat Toomey.

Philadelphia School District Building

How Some Charter Schools Keep Out the Riff-Raff

Plus, Anthony Williams’ shows off his supporters and big names woo Josh Shapiro for U.S. Senate.

News

Stan Hochman, Daily News Icon, Has Passed

Covered sports in Philadelphia for more than half a century.

Guess Who Left That Loaded Gun at Cantina Dos Segundos

It was an off-duty cop.

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