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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

Fat Mannequins

The price of PC: Size 14 panties

Morning Scoop

Mandel for Mayor?

News

Defusing the College Arms Race

Ursinus takes a bold admissions stand

News

Grandmother is Proud of Gay Son

She supports marriage equality

Students Protest School Changes

Kids from West and Audenreid are pissed off

Nutter in U.S. News

Arguing for federal gun restrictions


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

Saint Pope John Paul II?

Not a prayer

News

Same-Sex Unions in PA?

Rep. Mark Cohen says yes

Dragapalooza is Coming

Meet the queens

News

No to Gay Marriage, Says Trump

Mogul may run for president

News

Happy Birthday, Computer

It was born here, you know

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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.


Morning Scoop

And Joe Blanton, too

News

Who’s Afraid of Nutter?

Everyone, it seems

News

College Kids More Stressed Than Ever

UCLA says students are freaking out

World’s Best Trophy

Bracket poll voting is open

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