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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

Lee Daniels and Drag Balls

A new drama is in the works

News

Morning Scoop: NBA Cancels Games

Plus: Car flips into Pennypack

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Nutter Makes SRC Appointment

Names Lorene Cary

News

Jimmy Rollins Press Conference Scheduled

Tuesday presser at noon

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Center City Lane Closures

Market and JFK part of experiment

News

Win Free Flyers Tickets

Hustle to 15th and Market


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

Ann Coulter on A List: Dallas?

The show debuts tonight

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Must-Have Gadgets

The best gear for work and play

News

Watch Out for ‘Text Neck’

The Check-Up

News

Eagles and Phillies Need to Check Their Egos

It could’ve been the best sports year ever

News

Daily News Throws Tantrum!

The People’s Paper crosses the line

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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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Philly Theater Etiquette 101

Shut the hell up

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Infighting at Occupy Philly

The plight of a people pleaser

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Fire Charlie Manuel

The Phillies need to start over

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A Mennonite Comes Out

James Helmuth talks about being gay

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