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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

The Future of Gay Bookstores

Another one bites the dust

Defunding Planned Parenthood

Toomey: It’s time to move on

News

It’s a Marriage Thing

A new video supports same-sex unions

News

Eight Most Annoying People at CBP

What kind of Phils fan are you?

News

Review of Let Me Down Easy

Plus Hanna with Cate Blanchett

News

Weekend Roundup

Friday + Saturday + Sunday


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: Iverson vs. The Cops

Plus Phillies wedding bells

News

Does Size Matter?

Shocking facts about sex and size

News

Graduation speaker face-off!

Let the commencements commence

Our Lawmakers and the Government Shutdown

What are Toomey, Brady and the whole gang up to?

Firefighters Endorse Milton Street

Take that, Nutter!

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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.


Philly’s $8,000 Cab Fare

Hint: West Philadelphia

Kate Gosselin Is Being Sued

Meanwhile, Jon looks good

Where Should the Sartorialist Go?

According to the AV Club, nowhere

Ed Rendell’s Newest Gig

How many jobs can our former guv do?

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