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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

Comcast Labels a Customer “SuperB–ch”

The latest incident happened in Chicago.

Willie Brown
News

The Brief: SEPTA Union Backs Williams

Plus, Williams places second in a small poll of progressive activists.

News

Accused of Fraud, Bucks County Man Kills Himself

Thomas French, 64, reportedly took his own life in front of a family home.

Victory Fund Endorses Paul Steinke for City Council

A thumbs up for the openly gay candidate.

News

Haywood, Hughes Propose 8 Percent Fracking Tax

They propose big contributions for education, pensions and the environment.

School District of Philadelphia

Too Good to Refuse?

A closer look at PSP’s $35 million offer to the School District of Philadelphia.


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

Complaint: Olive Garden Fired Waitress Due to Pregnancy

She’d been there 10 years.

Smart Phone HIV-Testing?

One researcher has developed a $34 device that does just that.

News

Curtis Jones Wants Cameras Outside Bars

Restaurant association says it’s an “unfunded mandate.”

News

N.J. Man Gets 60,000 Signatures for Gun Charge Pardon

He’s a felon over what he says was a simple mistake.

WATCH: Gay Couple Featured in New Kelly Clarkson Video

Check out “Heartbeat Song.”

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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.


Villanova Swimmer Comes Out to His Team

What happened next was nothing short of movie material.

News

Officers Charged With Brutal Beating of Motorist

D.A. says charges prove system works, but victim’s girlfriend found evidence that turned the case.

LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

5 gents under 25 who are moving and shaking things up.

News

PARCC Opt-Out Confusion Explained

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