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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

Civil Unions Legalized in Delaware

Who’s heading to Rehoboth?

News

Dawn Stensland In Court

Update: The case of the stolen minivan

News

Preview: Shut Up & Dance

Bjork, hip-hop and much more

News

Transgender Etiquette

A media dustup starts a conversation

News

Are You An Obama Hater?

More red meat for the masses

News

Liberty City Endorsements

Two openly gay candidates make the list


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.


Morning Scoop: Civil Unions a Go in Delaware

Plus the Pops are safe

News

Abortion Needs to be Accessible

But the Pennsylvania House might not think so

Will Smith Pisses Off New York

Enormous trailers annoy SoHo residents

News

OUTspoken: HIV Positive Rights

A Philly man shares his story

News

Comcast Tried to Kill Us

The TV wars

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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

Phillies Outfielder Needs 7-Hour Surgery

Dedication, defined

News

Is LeBron James Different Than Cliff Lee?

Why all the hate?

Bradley Cooper in Rittenhouse

Lunching Philadelphians didn’t recognize him!

News

And the Gayest Cities Are…

Wait. Philly didn’t make the list?

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