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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

Pa. Bill Would Let Student Athletes Unionize

Sen. Anthony Williams, running for mayor, wants to change big-time college sports.

News

The Brief: Bob Brady Bear Hugs All Around, Philly Won the DNC

On this, at least, the political class served the city exceptionally well.

News

Philly and the DNC: Reaction

What they’re saying about Philly’s moment in the spotlight.

DVLF Announces 2015 HEROES

The best of Philly’s LGBT community is recognized by DVLF.

News

13 Great Tweets About the DNC Coming to Philadelphia

Okay, one of them is also about the Sixers.

News

Try the “Comcast Name Generator”

The Verge has some fun with Comcast’s most recent customer service woes.


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

UPDATE: Nutter Signs Paid Sick Leave Bill

The law will go into effect in three months. Did its anticipated passage help Philly land the DNC?

News

Is Watching Fifty Shades With Your Friends … Weird?

Hingston: I blush watching sex scenes at home. I can’t imagine seeing Anastasia Steele get tied up surrounded by my besties.

LGBT Black History Month Spotlight: The Artists

Six creatives to keep an eye on.

How City Hall Is Making General Tso’s Chicken a Little Healthier

Sometimes the nanny state works.

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News

Newspaper Guild Digs In on Seniority Issues

Inky and Daily News journos told by their union: “Seniority is not for sale.”

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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

2000 RNC Flashback: Puppets, Police and The Rock

McQuade: 15 years after the GOP took over the town, what, if anything, has Philly learned?

DJ Spinderella to Spin at Y-HEP 20th Anniversary Event

It’s a ’90s theme, obviously.

News

The Council At-Large Race Just Got More Crowded

Council aide Derek Green jumps in.

NYC Used Labor Troubles Against Philly DNC Bid

They failed.

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