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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

Mind the Quiet Car, Please

This week’s victory for civility

Crackdown on Philly Businesses

City Hall says pay up

News

LGBT Jewish Heroes Celebrated

New campaign launches for Harvey Milk Day

News

The Church’s Latest Lame Excuse

Blame the ’60s

News

Look! A Philly Republican!

Now new and improved?

News

Teens Condemn Girl Scouts

But they can’t get those eight years back. Boo hoo.


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

Mike Miss: Can the Phillies Rebound Again?

Plus, Arnold’s taste in women

News

Get to Know Gaga

A new documentary gets personal

Academy of Natural Sciences Merges With Drexel

That’s one cultural institution saved

News

Priest: Okay to Show Love

Beyond the latest church abuse report

News

Dragapalooza is Back!

Jason Cozmo dishes on the drag show

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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

The Charitable Side of a Gay Bar

Tabu celebrates its 50th fundraiser

Morning Scoop: John Bolaris Was Drugged

Plus anxiety over a massage studio

Remember Florida?

Philly’s GOP mayoral primary still too close to call

Was There Just a Tornado in Northeast Philly?

And is Michael Nutter’s fault?

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