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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

Missing in Manayunk

Pictures from a community hoping for Shane Montgomery’s safe return.

Brendan Jordan On Being Featured In American Apparel Ads

The brand never looked so fierce.

News

Cowboys Fan Chris Christie Watches Game with Jerry Jones

Ugh, no.

News

Christine Flowers Defends U.S. Citizenship in NYT

Flowers to man renouncing it: Just go, already.

News

Hunters Killed 267 Bears in 6 Days in New Jersey

That’s about one bear death for every 33,330 New Jersey residents.

News

Cops Kill Armed Man in Mayfair After Traffic Stop

One officer was taken to hospital.


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

Four Highlights From Pennsylvania Society Weekend

Nelson Diaz, Darrell Clarke, Kathleen Kane, and Jake Corman made news.

News

Cosby Gives Interview to New York Post

Says wife has endured allegations due to “love and the strength of womanhood.”

News

State Rep. Spent $600 in Pa. Money to Promote His Acting Gig

He landed ahead of Iggy Azalea in DN gossip column!

News

Is Kobe Bryant the Worst Person in the World?

The superstar from Lower Merion is a real bully.

The Best Hair Stylists in Philadelphia

No matter what kind of hair you have or look you want, we’ve got the stylist for you.

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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.


The Best Men’s Haircuts in Philadelphia

The Philly guy’s guide to modern hair — with pictures!

How Stephen Klasko Intends to Fix Health Care

Hint: It starts with rebranding a train station.

News

Who’s Responsible for These Die-Ins?

A Philly activist group is getting noticed in a big way. But are POWER’s tactics turning off potential supporters?

Home for the Holidays

Why do I stuff my family into a minivan every Christmas Eve?

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