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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

Council Passes Tax Hike

Parking meters up

Philly Flight Boomerangs

Welcome back?

News

Controversy Rocks GLAAD

More resignations come today

Summer’s Best Flatforms

High but flat, retro yet modern, this season’s flatforms will keep you cool and chic from Walnut Street to Ocean Drive. Click here for our […]

News

Can the Catholic Church Survive?

How the sex-abuse scandal changes everything

Age 24, eco-entrepreneur and founder of Loft District-based United by Blue

Philosophy:  “There’s no such thing as a totally sustainable business. No matter who you are, everything has a negative impact on the environment. It’s just […]


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

Prostate Cancer Drug Causes Problems

Gay men report sexual side effects

News

Weird Al Spoofs Gaga

Proceeds benefit HRC

News

Stray Cats and Dogs

Nothing to worry about

News

Walk Like a Philadelphian

What I saw at 3rd & South

Morning Scoop: Philly Goes Upscale

Plus: City Council overtime?

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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

Five Funniest Philadelphians on Twitter

Larry Mendte’s picks

News

Yes, Real Men Do Get Pedicures

One writer finds out why

Reviews

The Revisit: Buddakan

The first time I ate dim sum in Philly’s Chinatown was on a Sunday morning with a Jewish family and a friend who speaks Cantonese. […]

One thousand pizzas, five hundred restaurants, 50 favorites: the best of the best (of the best)

The idea sounded so simple. Why not do a real survey of the pizza available in Philadelphia? Why not call out the best pizzas by […]

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