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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

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Q&A: Adam Mansbach

Professor, novelist, author of

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Senate: It Gets Better

Several U.S. Senators lend their support

Bruce Honors Clarence Clemons

The Boss’ eulogy

Jersey Senate Talks ‘Sexting’

Wrist slapping?

Sixers Scared of Khloe Kardashian?

Why Iggy stayed

Local High-Roller Sprays Bubbly

$192,000 worth


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.


Wharton Start-ups Bail on Philly

Why Coursekit left

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Civil Unions Just Not Cutting It

N.J. couples to file lawsuit over marriage

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Housing Discrimination Realities

LGBT people are more likely to face eviction

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Do Newspapers Still Have Power?

Losing the fearless editor

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It’s National HIV Testing Week

Do you know your status?

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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.


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Where Bloggers Go to Die

The Internet as Dante’s Inferno

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Philly’s Immigrant Rep

The city of brotherly deportation

Morning Scoop: Cliff Lee Rolls

Plus: Gay marriage in Jersey?

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Summer Reading

What’s on your kid’s list?

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