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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

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Obama: Troops Coming Home

Withdrawal from Iraq

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Cantor Cancels Speech

Won’t appear for Occupy Philly protest

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Baltimore Raven for Marriage Equality

NFL pro Brendon Ayanbadejo shows his support

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Occupy March

Students plan trip to Wharton

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ActionAIDS: A Look Back on 25 Years

A conversation with Kevin Burns and Bob Schoenberg

News

Rick Santorum Willing to Die for Same-Sex Marriage

Following the PA candidate on his campaign trail


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

Free Speech Isn’t Free

Why can we afford Occupy, but not Mummers?

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Deadspin’s Ryan Howard Photoshop Roundup

The results are in

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Christmas Village Gets New Home

Market moves to Love Park

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The Revolution Will Be Televised

Networks cross line with Gadhafi video

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Weekend Roundup

Remembering Kameny, festivals and more

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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.


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Michael Nutter’s Moral Dilemma

Why isn’t he trying to stop the violence?

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How to “Undecorate”

A chat with the founder of DwellStudio

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IOM Proposes Nutrition Points for Food Packaging

The Checkup

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Haley Joel Osment Shines in Red

Plus: a review of Rock of Ages

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