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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

Don Tollefson’s Trial Doesn’t Appear to Be Going Well for Him

He’s defending himself.

News

Village Voice Gets Philly Execution Story All Wrong

And doesn’t bother to do anything about it.

News

10 Very Chilly Philly Tweets

How cold is it in Philadelphia? This cold.

News

School Cleared After Social Media Threat

Franklin Towne Charter High School has resumed classes.

Respect for Marriage Act Reintroduced

Seeking to fully repeal DOMA.

Out DJ Casey Reed Back With Q102

She’ll be hosting Afternoon Drive.


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

FCC Chairman Hints He’ll Back Net Neutrality

Comcast Today: Comcast braces for a ruling it doesn’t want.

News

It’s So Cold That…

Cecily Tynan has taken to wearing ducky fleece footie pajamas.

INSIDE TAKE: Standardized Testing Isn’t Worth It

A week of tests, all for questionable data.

The Citified Insiders

Our corps of urban experts, advocates and practitioners.

News

Atlantic City Recovery Plan Gets Support

Council gives approval to steep cuts in city budget.

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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

ESPN Apologizes for Kinky Friedman Remark on Chris Christie

Maybe the whole story has gotten a little out of hand.

News

WATCH: Gloria Allred Introduces Three More Cosby Accusers

See today’s press conference.

Life-Size Realistic Male Sex Dolls by Sinthetics

A man that will never leave you.

News

At Daily News, New Fears About the Future

Apparent hiring freeze, staff exodus to Inky have raised concerns about restructuring at parent company.

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