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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

News

Clarke: Fund Schools By Cracking Down on Tax Deadbeats

Says selling commercial liens would reap millions. Nutter admin says city needs “real plans.”

Dining Out for Life Food Truck Round Up Returns to the Gayborhood

For charitable lunch-goers.

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News

Energy Company Shuts Off Power to Revel Casino

What happens now?

News

One-Quarter of Philly Unhappy With Comcast

City releases massive report on Philadelphians’ satisfaction with the company.

Who Are the Best and Worst Ward Leaders in Philly?

A new website helps sort them.

Living In an RFRA State? Come to Philly!

Says an open letter signed by the Mayor and City Council.


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

FLOWCHART: To Crowdfund, or Not to Crowdfund?

Weymouth: Some projects are worth your hard-earned money. Others are Zach Braff movies.

Philly Ranked 4th Most Walkable U.S. City

Can that help it attract more millennials?

News

Cop Who Shot Walter Scott Grew Up in Mount Laurel

A federal investigation was announced on Wednesday.

The White House Now Has a Gender-Neutral Restroom

Another sign of a supportive Obama administration.

Jonathan Papelbon, Joe West
News

Papelbon Doesn’t “Feel Much Like a Phillie”

McQuade: But why would he?

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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

Lawmakers Want “Zero-Tolerance” Domestic Violence Policy for Pa. Pro Teams

State Rep. says it would “send a strong message.”

What Rahm Emanuel’s Near Miss Says About Philly’s Mayoral Race

Outrage over city schools and the gap between rich and poor.

Obama to Call for End of LGBT Conversion Therapy

Following suicide of trans teen.

Lynne Abraham Running For Mayor of Philadelphia
News

The Brief: Lynne Abraham Really Is Staying in the Race

For now, at least.

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