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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

PA’s First Puppies

The Corbetts are getting dogs!

News

Photo of the Day

An urban Eden

News

Backlash Against Old Navy

Right-wing fury over Pride shirts

Philly 2035

A city without blight!

Top 5 Posts of the Week

What Philly was buzzing about

News

Rest of Pa. to Philly: Drop Dead

Who can blame them?


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

Review: Super 8

Plus a preview of the Tonys

News

Is She Faking It?

Why (and how!) women sexually deceive their partners

News

William Way Turns 35

Celebrate Homecoming during Pride

News

Never Let ‘Em See You Sweat

Sandy Beach’s Drag Makeup 101

News

Gay Pride Weekend Roundup

Don’t miss a thing!

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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

Is Bradley Cooper For Real?

There are doubters

Morning Scoop: Ackerman’s Accountability

Plus Phillies lose in 11

Late Trains

SEPTA can’t take the heat

News

DROP Stinks

But City Council’s used to the stench

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