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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

Larry Mendte’s Best/Worst of Philly

Buzz Bissinger, Chase Utley on list

News

Q&A: Reese Palley

Art dealer, environmentalist, raconteur, author

News

Gay-Friendly Colleges Ranked

The best and the worst

Best-Dressed at Best of Philly 2011

From leather fringe to animal print, here are the looks that tickled our fancy (and that of intrepid style scouter Jimmy Contreras) at this year’s […]

Morning Scoop: Philly Warned About Fire

Plus: Jagr disses Pens fans

News

Q&A: Carl B. Johnson

The guy who exposed Magazzu’s sexting pics


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.


Valet Parking Prices Hiked

Restaurateurs lament

Chesco Chemical Fire Under Control

Hydrogen tubes were ablaze

News

Temple is Not on Fire

Large blaze in North Philly

Inside Fresh Prince’s Castle

Daytime profiles Will Smith’s home

Company Makes NFL Players Plush

New NFL Bleacher Creatures

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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.


Off the Cuff: August 2011

Now that I’ve taken a month off for navel-gazing on the Margate beach, I’m back, and my timing couldn’t be better: I’ll slip right into […]

Eagles Offer Moss Contract

Even though he plans to retire

Arlene Ackerman is Rosa Parks?

Live tweets from SRC meeting

News

Sell the Philadelphia Airport!

And not just because it stinks

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