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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

Hot Weather In the Summer Isn’t News

Our lazy, stupid media

Chester County Bugs Have WNV

Mosquitoes test positive

Eagles Sign Babin

DE returns to Philly

News

The Geator Rocks On

Jerry Blavat’s candid new memoir

News

Preview: GayFest!

17 days of LGBT theatre

News

Sober Struggles

What to miss about getting drunk


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

Baltimore Orioles: It Gets Better

They’re the 4th MLB team to say so

News

Mo Rocca Comes Out

Is sexuality really such a big deal?

News

Cats Are Evil

Why would anyone hoard them?

News

Stephen Starr’s Best of Philly

Plus lists from other Philly celebs

Morning Scoop: SEPTA Volume at 12-Year High

Plus: Sharks at the Shore?

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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.


Philly Man Poses as Chiropractor

Filed claims with Blue Cross

News

Worst of Philly Preview

We can’t be nice all the time

New Album From the Roots

Undun drops this year

DeSean Jackson is Holding Out

Wideout no shows training camp

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