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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

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News

Poll: Majority of N.J. Residents Don’t Want President Christie

53 percent say he’d be bad at the job.

News

Lu Ann Cahn Tells Us Why She’s Leaving NBC 10

The station is losing one of its best.

NY Insurers Must Cover Gender Reassignment Surgery

So says Governor Cuomo.

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News

Giant Cigarette Installation in Dilworth Park Postponed

It’s now scheduled for some time in 2015.

News

Protest Leads Organizers to Cancel Lantern Parade

Both were scheduled at the same time.

News

5 Reasons to Fear Sunday’s Cowboys Game

Missanelli: The Eagles’ playoff hopes hang in the balance. And I’ve got a bad feeling.


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

Philadelphia 76ers Acquire Draft Pick in (!) 2020

Hope you’re still alive when they use it!

News

Philly FOP Prez Wishes Eternal Damnation on Newspaper

Also: Bankruptcy.

PHOTOS: Tacky Holiday Sweaters at U Bar

The Gayborhood was never so poorly dressed.

News

11 Best Jimmy Rollins GIFs

Thanks for the memories, J-Roll.

News

DRPA Moves on Plan to Reopen Franklin Square PATCO Stop

It last operated in 1976.

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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

Pele Coming to Philly for Convention

He’ll speak at a soccer coaches’ convention.

News

Philly Jeweler Sentenced for Fencing Diamonds

Eric Janovsky, Three Gold Brothers financed “coast-to-coast” heist ring.

News

Bill Cosby Sued for Defamation

Sexual assault accuser says his denials branded her a liar.

News

Franny Rizzo Not Running for Mayor

Says he’ll run for City Council instead.*

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