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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

Philly Foot Traffic

City called walkable

Philly’s Prison Population Drops

City saves money

Jayson Werth Lowers Beer Prices

D.C. bar runs drink special

Philly’s Top-Tier Sports Bar

theChive ranks America’s best

News

Fixing Congress

In 9 easy steps

Quepasa Corp. Buys myYearbook.com

for $100M


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

QFest Results Are In

Here are this year’s award winners

Yards Brewing Co. Goes Green

Switches to wind power

News

It’s OK to Shop at Macy’s

The retailer cuts ties with anti-gay org

News

Philly’s New Archbishop Doesn’t Like Gay People

Charles Chaput has long opposed LGBT rights

News

Brittany Lynn Has Her Say

PW profiles Philly’s drag superstar

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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

Wild Teen Sex!

Not so fun: teen pregnancy

News

Corbett: Chris Christie or Leslie Nielsen?

The guv’s booze battle

Morning Scoop: Phils Comeback Victory

Plus: the area’s top maternity ward

News

A Kinder Philadelphia

What if we followed the rules?

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