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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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Larry Mendte: My Libya Trip

A Mercedes caravan, body armor and prayers

News

Obama’s Back!

Change we can believe in. Again.

News

Kobe’s Anti-Gay Tirade

The Laker’s words come at a price

Morning Scoop: The Phils Wife Who Doesn’t Love Us?

Plus little local girl gets TSA pat-down

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Boys Who Like Pink

Can we overcome gender stereotypes?

Santorum Might Make a Move

Somebody’s feeling exploratory!


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.


SEPTA Buses Gone Wild

Be careful out there, folks

Send M. Night to Film School

Website raises cash for filmmaker

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Sam Katz: Orchestra Groupie

Who will commit to Philly’s world-class music?

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First Signs of Spring

Man tans, Charo and more

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The State of Philly Sports

According to Mike Miss

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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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The PPA Sucks

But you knew that

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What We Love: XIII on 13 Gifts

Get your Golden Girls tee here. We did.

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Philly Unions Embarrass Themselves

The Milton Street endorsements

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A Panic Over Penguins

The children’s book that’s banned the most

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