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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

Christmas Comes Early for Philadelphia Orchestra

Philly Orch. gets Paid

Tiger Opts Out

Woods will watch

News

Smoking Wars

Should cigarettes be illegal?

Happy JoePa Day?

State honors Coach

News

Is Charles Barkley a “Peckerhead?”

So says an ex-teammate

H-burg Mayor is Starving

Beach-season diet?


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

Philly’s Real Estate Tax Hike

How the increase will affect you

News

Bill Green Explains Himself

Why did he vote for sick leave, DROP?

News

What We Love: Vicci Martinez

She had us at Jolene

News

Can Year-Round Residents and Shoobies Be Friends?

Dissecting the Shore wars

News

David Tyree is an Idiot

The former NFL hero condemns gays

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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.


Morning Scoop: Bam Margera Speaks

Plus PPA workers getting English lessons

Philly Gay Men’s Chorus Does Village People

And the medley is gayer than ever

News

Preview: Modern Slave

An exploration into black male identity

Five Elegant Ice Buckets

The prettiest way to chill your best bottle? A very modern metal pail. Click below to see our five favorites.

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