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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

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Mumia Deserves Freedom

Not only liberals think so

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Philly’s Past Imperfect

How a statue can increase civic pride

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A 76ers Love Song

That was a lot of fun, you guys

Top 5 Articles of the Week

Nut jobs, Lady Gaga, and Mel Gibson

Yankee Spies

NY still smarting over Lee

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Is the U.S. the Next Britain?

America needs a history lesson


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.


Haddonfield Dogfight

Rhodesian Ridgeback injures another little girl

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Photo of the Day

Training for the Broad Street Run

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Kobe Bryant’s Big Announcement

Plus: A Scarfo Mob Hit

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The Royal Wedding is So Gay

Here are six reasons why

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The Big, Bad Bruins

There’s no motivation like revenge

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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.


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Be My BFF, Tina Fey

Plus a Ferris wheel on Broad

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Hairdresser on Fire

Help raise money to fight AIDS

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Is There Too Much Sex in Your Marriage?

How Viagra can change your relationship

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Weekend Roundup

What’s on for Friday, Saturday + Sunday

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