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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 Anchor on ‘The Talk’

Susan Barnett hosts Friday

News

Gay Marriage Is Coming

New York is only the beginning

News

Garden Hypocrisy

Weed killer cancels out your organic apples

News

Gay Marriage is Profitable

Is it enough to win over the GOP?

Underage? Under Arrest

Jersey cracks down

Barnes Fund Reaches $200 Million

Ready, set, move


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.


T.O. Hangs ‘Em Up?

WR might retire

News

Phils and Their Pitchers

Now is NOT the time to panic

News

New Media vs. Old Media

Jim Gardner teaches Nydia Han about journalism

News

Philly Hot List Fail?

Two of the bars are closed

News

McGreevey on Closeted Politicians

The former N.J. gov comes clean

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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

E.T., Phone Derrick Pitts

The Franklin Institute’s astronomer’s new stance on UFOs

Morning Scoop: Philly’s Violence Stats

Plus: Bob Brady to the rescue

Guarini to Star in

Idol in Media

Millionaire Won’t Challenge Nutter

Eyes H-burg

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