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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

Nat Geo Takes a Hike

National Geographic ranks Philly

News

Bad U.S. Credit

How it affects Philly

Sure, other cities are great, but Philly will always be our sweet spot.

 Here, five of our favorite ways to show the love:

News

Philly’s a Soccer Hotbed

Scenes from last night’s friendly

News

Mad As Hell, Not Taking It Anymore

VIDEO: Dylan Ratigan’s rant

News

New: Disappointing Gay Best Friend

The funny duo have a new video


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

Legacy Talk: Michael Nutter Saves the City

The Mayor’s legacy

News

No to Church, Says Starbucks

Is reparative therapy to blame?

News

Obama’s Gotta Go For Broke

What’s the worst that could happen?

News

New Balance and Romney

The shoe maker reacts to a donation

News

Are Bert and Ernie Gay?

Some folks sure think so

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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: Ackerman Being Bypassed?

Plus: A symphonic conspiracy

Horsham Doctor’s Drug Ring

Fake patients move pills

Toomey Named to Deficit Committee

Needs to cut $1.5 trillion

Comcast Scores Soccer Coverage

NBC Sports inks deal

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