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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

Cat Abortion

Reproductive rights for animals

News

Welcoming Jagr

What’s not to love?

News

Why the NBA Is So Screwed Up

Not that, you know, anyone cares

News

Glenn Beck Isn’t Going Anywhere

Angry Americans can still rage

News

The DNA of Dog Poop

Pet detective?

Morning Scoop: A.C. Hilton No More

Plus: Bolaris on Twitter


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.


Philly Chefs’ Top Grilling Tips

Plus fireworks finder

New Philly Reality Show?

Oh, this is exactly what we need

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The Gayest Ads – Ever

Adweek rounds them up

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Edith Piaf in Drag

Wilma’s cabaret pays homage to Paris

News

Weekend Roundup

Holiday Weekend Guide

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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

“Long Story Short”

Colin Quinn and Jerry Seinfeld at PTC

News

Witnesses Defy Stop Snitching Code

Two people speak up in Philly court

Morning Scoop: PA Budget Passes

Plus: Booze in OCNJ?

Hamels Leaves Early

Hit with line drive

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