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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

Chris Christie’s Anti-Gay Record Applauded at Iowa Freedom Summit

Though NJ continues to advance our rights.

Inside Take: How City Hall Enables Blight

City policy is short-sighted, unrealistic and undermines millions of dollars of taxpayer investment.

News

Tom Wolf Does Weather Channel Interview From His Jeep

What better place to report on PennDOT’s storm preparations?

News

No Trash Pickup on Tuesday

Blame it on the snow.

News

Oh No: Cecily Tynan Busted Her Knee!

She hit a bad patch of ice in the Poconos.

News

Booker Reportedly on Clinton’s Veep List

Politico: “Advisers expect a push for diversity on the ticket.”


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

Grand Jury: Scale Back Reporters’ Shield Law

Otterbein: You don’t get to trash the First Amendment because it makes your job hard.

News

Christie: The Wrong Man to Fix A.C.

Mathis: He’s had plenty of input already. He’s been wrong the whole way.

News

Christie Edges Closer to 2016 Race

Forms PAC, offering “clearest sign” that he’s running for president.

News

Who’s Going to Give Jim Kenney a Job?

Plus two more burning questions about a Kenney candidacy and some Michael Nutter snark.

News

Big Snow Arrives Today

Schools closing early, airlines issue waiver fees, sledding sites get prepared.

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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

Snow to Close Philly Schools Early

Public, Catholic schools will dismiss at noon.

News

Body of Christopher Tully Found

A body found in the Schuylkill river today has been confirmed to be that of the missing teacher.

News

Lynne Abraham’s First Campaign Video Stars …

… lots of dogs and Gandhi?

Snooki to Officiate Gay Wedding

Now that she’s officially an ordained minister.

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