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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

What We Love: Martha Graham Cracker

Drag, song, hair and more

News

The Price of Pretty

Rendell rumors unfair to women

News

Joan Rivers for Marriage Equality

The comedian speaks up for gays

News

Philly’s Best Neighborhood

Life on the Delaware

News

Chris Christie vs. Illinois

Stop your whining, whiners

News

Save Your Soul With an iPhone

Digital confession


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

Is Nutter in trouble?

Just in Time for Valentine’s Day: Lingerie

Sure, red’s cute and quirky and eye-catching and all. Especially on cards, and heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, and roses by the dozens, and devil costumes. […]

News

Droid Rage

Six useless apps

Kensington Strangler Confession

He had sex with women after murdering them

News

Gruden to Philly?

Maybe next year

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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.


Video: Iguodala’s Dunk Miss

Oh, Sixers

News

Concert Review: Lauryn Hill

The former Fugee disappoints

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Business: Survivor Style

Who needs bank loans?

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Losing Frank Baldino

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