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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

Philly Could Push Local Minimum Wage to $15

But there are big obstacles.

News

AccuWeather Predicts Another Snowy Winter

As much as twice our usual snowfall — again.

News

First Amendment Shouldn’t Protect This

Mathis: Was Anthony Elonis just blowing off steam? Or was he doing something scarier?

News

Where Is Shane Montgomery?

Hingston: The missing college student shows the scary side of home for the holidays.

Is This the New Johnny Doc?

John Dougherty says he’s changed. But what’s ever that simple with him?

News

Can We Have More Cops Like Thomas Nestel?

Mathis: The SEPTA police chief wants to fight crime and protect the Constitution.


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.


How Work Became One Big Game

Should we take our work lives seriously? Or should it all be fun and games?

News

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

A lot of things happened in Philadelphia this week. But this was the best thing.

Madonna’s Latest Has Been Leaked

It’s all over the Internet.

A Gay Old Time at the Pink Pub Crawl 2014

We captured the fun at this year’s infamous party.

News

Philly Offers Free Saturday Parking During Holidays

One of the city’s best holiday traditions returns.

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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

Christmas Tree Market Expected to Be Robust

Pennsylvania is fourth-largest tree-farming state in the nation.

News

Philly Families Asked to Open Homes for Pope’s Visit

The goal: 10,000 families host visitors for the World Meeting of Families.

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News

Senate Leader: No Big “Lame Duck” Bills Planned

Corman says GOP won’t try to pass liquor privatization or pension fix before Gov. Corbett leaves.

News

Ranking Philly’s 5 Mortal Parking Sins

Weymouth: Savesies are bad. Movesies are worse. And then there’s spot auctioning.

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