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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

State Colleges Raises Tuition

Tech fees double

Phillies Fight Hunger

‘Tis the season

News

Flyers Go Hollywood

HBO’s 24/7

Vick in the MLB?

SI polls players

News

Corbett Caves to Unions

Taxpayers foot the bill

Philly Ranked 13th Greenest City

USA Today survey


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.


Behind the Scenes with the BVDs

Getting personal with the GayBINGO queens

News

Rottenberg’s Apology

Who’s sorry for what?

News

Mendte: More Twitter Funny Business

The list grows

News

Flash Mobbers Don’t Represent Philly

Neither do bigots

News

Josh Can’t BBQ

But he’s looking for a few good recipes

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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

Mike Miss: Savor the Phils Success

Teams like this aren’t common

News

Ted Alexandro on Gay Marriage

A funny take on the debate

News

Travel: A Fire Island Summer

It’s closer than you might think

Morning Scoop: Obama in Philly

Plus: City Council gives back

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