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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

Why 11-Year-Olds Need Condoms

The benefits of Take Control Philly

News

No News Is Bad News

When friends drift apart and get swept away

Morning Scoop: Is the Orchestra Bankrupt?

Plus: Tina Fey at the Free Library

Donald Trump Fires Back

Says Bill Cosby is disingenuous

Trendy Bug of the Day

Pine beetles

CNN’s Top-Paid CEOs

Brian Roberts hauled in $28.2M last year


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

?uestlove to Jam With Earth, Wind & Fire

4th of July concert lineup announced

News

Celebrity Hype for Mr. Gay

Judges Musto and Boardman make a video

News

Sen. Coons on Same-Sex Marriage

Watch his HRC Philly keynote

News

The Maury Povich School of Journalism?

The talk-show host donated money to Penn

News

HIV and Organ Transplants

The ban on HIV+ transplants could be lifted

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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 Catholic Abuse Blame Game

Catholic League blames abuse on gays

News

The United States of Arabia?

Blame the Republicans

Morning Scoop: LM Doc Accused of Assault

Plus Sixers to face the Heat

News

Shameless Spending vs. Balanced Budget

We all make money mistakes

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