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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

News

Glee Live! Concert in Philly

An early fan’s dream

News

How to Prep College Grads

The real world awaits

News

Wanna Be in a Music Video?

Eric Alan wants to hear from you

News

Thank You, Weiner

Why his downfall makes me happy

News

16 Philadelphians Who Deserve A Statue

And a few who don’t

Morning Scoop: Shirtless Cole Hamels

Plus CHOP’s expansion plans


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

Send Mom to College

Here’s your chance to vote

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Preview: Farewell, Philadelphia

A queer playwright’s love letter to the city

Tonight: Jay Brannan Live

He plays World Cafe Live

Allyson Schwartz Says Weiner Should Resign

Other Dems agree

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Jade Starling to Philly

Dress to impress!

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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.


Johnny Weir In Philly Today

Plus why you should be psyched for the Pride parade

JoePa Recruits Via Skype

If only he’d tweet

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Plaxico Burress to the Eagles?

Plus: Good riddance, Ed Snider!

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How to Fix Jury Duty

Train and test those who serve

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