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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

Daniel Kelly’s Sentencing Pushed Back

Danieal’s father waits till October

News

Cliff Lee vs. ’99-’00 Pedro Martinez

Who’s the better pitcher?

News

Time to Break Promises to Unions

And stop laboring under lies

Sunoco Wants Out of Refining

Plans to sell facilities

News

5 Live Arts/Fringe Reviews

What to see/avoid

News

Freddie Mercury Gets a Google Doodle

The rocker would have turned 65


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

Preview: Gender Reel

Sept. 9 – 11

News

The Check-Up

How to get a jolt without caffeine

News

Homophobia on “DWTS“

Featuring Chaz Bono is a smart move

News

Ready for Your Close Up?

And open call and two new events

News

The Rise of Frankenschool

Our public-education hodgepodge is turning into a monster

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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

Harrisburg Corruption

Perzel’s a worthy fall guy

Morning Scoop: Lee Schools Braves

Plus: PSD heads back to class

Top 5 Posts of the Week

What you should’ve been reading

Photo of the Day

Back to school

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