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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

SEPTA Smart Card Update

Group debriefs on progress

Name Philly’s New Parklet

Public space near 30th Street needs a name

News

Charlie, Andy & Philly Mag

The coaches talk to each other–and us

News

Time for a Sex Change?

Men still have it better

News

Who We Love: Sandra Bernhard

She joins the Trailblazer Campaign

News

Q&A: Schooly D

The rapper talks earthquakes, yoga, and pancakes


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

Speed Dating, Anyone?

Maybe meet your special someone

News

14 Signs You’re From the Main Line

Suburban special-ness

News

Q&A: Claes Oldenburg

Creator of the Clothespin

News

Bar AIDS is Back

Get your drink on

News

Divorce Equality Now

The inequalities of same-sex marriage

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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.


Morning Scoop: Geno’s Owner Dies

Plus: Irene heads for Cape May

News

Nutter’s Ackerman Buyout

Why so secretive about the cash?

Earthquake Photo

Would you want to be these guys?

Doc Halladay Works Through Quake

Working out as Philly shakes

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