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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

Nightmare at Great Adventure

We were not amused

News

Politicians Caught in a Lie

David Oh won’t recover from this one

News

Obama’s Jobs Problem

The loss of the skilled laborer

News

The Check-Up

Overweight in your 20s? Bad news.

News

Failing Grade in LGBT Health

Docs and patients are out of luck

News

Books Matter

Reviews of three new titles


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.


Morning Scoop: Taxpayers Pay Ackerman

Plus: more flooding

Lincoln Letter for Sale

Philly dealer seeks buyer

Bevilacqua Competency Hearing Postponed

Judge pushes hearing to October

Phils Offer Ticket Exchange

Last night’s tickets redeemable

Lewis Back Off the Ballot

Judge rules on NJ State Senate election

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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.


Pennsylvania Politicians Nominate JoePa

Could Coach receive Medal of Freedom?

T.O. Gives DeSean Advice

Former WR says hold out

News

Q&A: Jon Foy

Director of Toynbee Tiles doc

News

Kardashination

Why can’t I quit you, E! television?

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