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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

Basement Nightmare Is Shocking

But abuse is nothing new in Philly

News

Behind-the-Scenes of The Mighty Macs

An interview with director Tim Chambers

News

Morning Scoop: Dungeon Case Deepens

Plus: Shane Victorino is not happy

News

Richard Sprague Sues DN

Files libel suit against paper

News

Urban Outfitters Upsets Navajo Nation

Uses tribe’s name on clothing line

News

Roots Album Drops December 6th

Group schedules shows


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

Vice President Biden Here Tomorrow

Comes to Philly to talk American Jobs Act

News

Cop Killer Pleads Guilty

Faces 26 years in jail

News

Philly Plans Transgender Shelter

Idea in response to discrimination

News

Betty White’s Still Hot

Check out her new music video

News

Tax Relief for Jersey Workers

Christie discusses plan

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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

Footballers Walk the AIDS Walk

GPFFL raises record donation

News

Philadelphia FIGHT Welcomes New Doctor

Joe Garland joins Lax Center

News

Knee Injuries Increase in Kids

Sports seem to be the cause

News

That N.J. Teacher and the Politics of Hate Speech

Can free speech ever go too far?

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