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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

Comcast Should Carry Al Jazeera

They’re the best at what they do

News

Just Die Already

Pro-life for fetuses, not mothers

Governor Sestak?

Politics never stops

Market West Development

No, not at the Forum

Milton Street to Challenge Nutter

He’s baaaaack!

News

It’s Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

African-Americans account for half of new cases


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

Andy Reid: Still Powerful

See: Castillo, Juan

News

GLAAD Picks Best in LGBT A&E

Media Awards nominees are announced

News

An LGBT Situation in Jersey

Hopefuls flocks for TV casting call

News

Were You Born This Way?

Photos of kids who grew up gay

News

Why Teens Are Stupid

Blame their brains

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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: More PHA Drama

Top-level execs suspended

News

Son of Lesbian Moms Speaks Out

Watch his powerful speech

Philly P.O.’s to Close

Blame the Internet?

News

A Nation of (Fundamentalist) Idiots

Sorry, but Genesis is a myth

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