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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

Traffic Court Judge Gets 18 Months

Other ex-judges will be sentenced soon.

Rudolph the Horny Reindeer

Tribe of Fools’ holiday show for the naughty.

News

Michael Smerconish Novel Optioned for TV Show

Talk will become an hour-long drama.

News

New York Times Snarls Morning Philly Traffic

A NYT truck overturned on the Schuylkill.

News

Stop Mega Comcast Coalition Forms to, Uh, Stop Comcast

Meanwhile, FCC has restarted its 180-day merger review clock.

Nutter to Expectant Retirees: DROP Dead

The mayor invokes a vilified program to keep 12 city employees on the job.


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

WATCH: Sixers Actually Win Game

After losing their first 17 games of the season, the Philadelphia 76ers triumphed in their 18th.

News

WATCH: Protests Erupt at City Hall Tree Lighting

Hundreds drowned out the previously scheduled holiday entertainment.

UPDATE: Ferguson Die-In Protest, March in Progress

Protesters’ plan to disrupt traffic seems to be succeeding.

Woman Crush Wednesday: Bethany Gregory

The Philly chef reveals her local lady crushes.

News

Royal Farms Aiming at Wawa Territory in Expansion

It’s planning several locations in the area.

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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.


Your Comprehensive Gay Philly Gift Guide

27 LGBT-owned businesses to support this holiday season.

News

Mayor Backs Manco & Manco Owner for Tourist Post

Chuck Bangle is facing federal charges.

News

VIDEO: Police Seek Attackers in 3-on-1 Assault in Nolibs

A teenage boy was beaten.

Philly Woman Competing in Strongman Competition

With openly gay athlete Rob Kearney.

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