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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

Google Offers Launches in Philly

Living Social and Groupon have competition

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Philadelphia Wireman

Opens tomorrow at Fleisher/Ollman

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Weedman Sending Governor Christie Pot

Guy mails reefer to NJ guv

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John Perzel Testifies

Implicates Brett Freese

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Guilty Pleas In Beating Death

Citizens Bank Park assailants admit attack

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Girl Bullied With Graphic Video

Explicit video goes viral


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

Stop Whining, Phillies Fans

Despite loss, our team delivered

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State Supreme Court Tweet Rulings

Follow Supreme Court of Pennsylvania for updates

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Fresh Prince Invests in Sixers

So does Jada Pinkett, Michael Rubin

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Who Wants a Date with Zachary Quinto?

This guy, that’s who

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Wear Purple for Spirit Day

And send us your photos

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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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Herman Cain Blames You

While quoting Pokemon

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Gay Man Still Faces Deportation

What’s next for Anton Tanumihardja?

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Marathoner Takes Guinness Record at 100

The Checkup

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Preview: The Mystery of Irma Vep

Ridiculous theatre in a new light

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