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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

WATCH: LGBT Youth Dance Around the City

To Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off.”

News

Rick Santorum Might Run for President Again

He’ll make a decision in June.

News

5 Things Philly Needs to Fix For Pope Francis

Weymouth: We need to do some serious housecleaning to make a guy like that feel comfortable in a city like this.

News

Why Hunt for Deer?

Hingston: They’re lying all over the road. An app could solve this!

News

Doug Oliver, Former Nutter Aide, Considers Mayoral Run

Announces exploratory committee.

Tie-the-Knot Tuesday

Noord head chef Joncarl Lachman married his sweetie on East Passyunk.


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

Activists Reach Accord With Ed Funding Commission

Public comment will be allowed, and protests are called off.

News

Convicted Philly Priest Dies in Prison

Rev. Charles Engelhardt was said to have molested boy in the 1990s.

News

Are State and Federal Exams Dragging Down Philly Schools?

Council to consider the burden standardized tests place on school system.

News

Kane Confirms Investigation Into Her Office

She gave grand jury testimony on Monday, has hired Clinton defender.

News

Philly Voice Poaches Kempski, Tevis From IGM

New George Norcross online publication pulling employees from established media.

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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

Alan Butkovitz Won’t Run for Mayor

Is he making way for Darrell Clarke?

News

Whoopi Goldberg Defends Bill Cosby

She wants to know why there’s not a rape kit.

Man Crush Monday

Stonewall Philly’s Justin Nordell on the crushes he’s formed on the kickball field.

I-95 Traffic
News

Tractor-Trailer Crash Causing Major Delays

An on-ramp on to I-95 is closed.

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