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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

Campaign Ads

The best and worst of the year

News

Ditka Talks PSU Scandal

Blame the media!

News

Keeping Up With the Joneses

How many miles did you run today?

News

Q&A: Mike Tanier

NYT sportswriter at Free Library

News

Philly Election Results

Five lessons from the vote

News

Iran’s Secret Nuclear Research

Reports detail program


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

Joe Paterno Addresses Press

Issues brief statement on his way to practice

News

Captain Pronger Back Tomorrow?

Pronger might play in Tampa

News

Karen Brown’s Car Vandalized

Mayor candidate reports

News

Kolb Likely Out on Sunday

Former Eagle probably won’t play

News

Ninth Victim in Sandusky Scandal

Police say man came forward

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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.


News

Sexual Assault on School Bus?

Bullying and more in Philly

News

PSU’s Sandusky Scandal

Reflecting on old rumors about the coach

News

Paterno Done at Penn State

University planning JoePa’s exit

News

Paterno Press Conference Canceled

University pulls plug on presser

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