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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

Hump Day Headlines

LGBT news from around the world

Daily Scoop: Phil Says Early Spring

Take that icicles!

News

Abortion Is Making Me Crazy

Oh God, this again?

News

LM Preps for College at Age 10

A numbers game

Phillies Set TV Schedule

This season, all games will be televised

News

Bemoaning Winter Weather

Mother Nature gets the last laugh


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

Michael Coard Takes On Times Critic

Truth and the President’s House

News

My Secret Pool Boy Shame (Not Really)

Jennifer Cohan’s 12th St. Gym adventure

News

Lesbian Cheating OK, Guys Say

New study finds men like lesbians

News

Help Make Schools Safer

Vote for GLSEN’s Safe Space project

News

Illinois Legalizes Civil Unions

So what’s taking Philly so long?

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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

Dear Winter: We’re tired of you. Go away

News

Sixers: Out of Ink?

Where’s Iverson when you need him?

News

10 Million Shots

That’s how much illegal hooch Philly consumes every year. For real

Ed Rendell: Sports Columnist

Changes on North Broad Street

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