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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

Man Robs Facebook Friend?

After seeing post about their vacation

News

Chickie’s & Pete’s Files Lawsuit

Sues Maryland pizza joint

News

What’s Up With Rick Santorum?

This Week: Rick loves PSU

News

Fans Call Shane Victorino

Center fielder posted his number on Twitter

News

G Philly on Talk Philly

Kevin Gatto on being our cover guy

News

Comcast VP Donates to Obama

Cohen is hot-shot re-election donor


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

Student Beaten in Classroom for Being Gay

And no one stepped in to stop it

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Philly’s First for Culture

They like us, they really like us

News

Weekend Roundup (Halloween Edition)

A roundup of the best parties through Monday

News

Halloween Candy Crisis

Please let kids be kids

News

13 Scariest TV Shows of All Time

What to watch this weekend

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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

Convention Center Getting Sued

Fired CFO fights back

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Libya: The Next Iraq?

The U.S. didn’t think this through

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Newt Gingrich Is Back

Playing the anti-Semitism card

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The Daycare Movement

You’re not teaching your baby Mandarin?

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