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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

Hotel Palomar Turns Into a Casino for HIV

The one-night-only benefit for ActionAIDS

News

Pennsylvania Senate GOP Sues Tom Wolf

He’s only been in office for a week.

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News

Are Philly Schools Really Amongh America’s Most Efficient?

What a new education ranking really means — and what it omits.

News

Meet Philly’s Unofficial Weather Savior

Robert Drake has become the city’s go-to source for hype-less forecasts.

News

Jim Kenney Is Resigning From Council Thursday

Sources say he’s decided to run for mayor.

News

Mayor Nutter Defends Closing the City Today

“We tried to wait until the last possible moment,” he says.


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.


Gay Snow Day Movies & Shows

Get ready to binge watch all of these great titles.

Philadelphia Commuters Are Slowly, Slowly Giving Up Their Cars

How Philly commutes compare to those in 15 other urban areas.

News

Bolaris Attacks Angelo Cataldi on Twitter

The WIP host brought up the Storm of the Century.

Tie-the-Knot Tuesday: Thomas + Elliott

A wedding extravaganza if we ever saw one.

Expect crowded conditions on the Broad Street Line around this time every day during the convention. | Photo: Ben Schumin
News

Here’s Why the Subways Ran All Night Last Night

All-night subway service is not a new development during snow storms.

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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

Lyft Is Launching in Philadelphia on Friday

UberX has cut its rates 35 percent in advance.

News

Best and Worst of Local Storm News

Team coverage, shoveling tips and great interviews.

News

Earthquake Shakes Chester County

No damage or injuries reported.

News

In Pa. House, a Fresh Push for Liquor Privatization

House Majority Leader: “We’ve just got to have a little bit more discussion.”

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