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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

Maryland Governor’s for Marriage Equality

The state could pass marriage legislation

News

First Transgender Firefighter Comes Out

The FDNY makes history

News

Cameras at Broad and Vine

Newest traffic cams

News

Will Eskin Bike to SF?

Mouth to eat pedal

News

The $1.75 ATM Fee Lawsuit

PA man taking South Street grocer to court

News

Suburban Catholics Lobby for Change

Take issue with statute of limitations


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

Obama Speaks at HRC Dinner

The president talked about LGBT issues

News

Jimmy Rollins Says You’re Quiet

Didn’t think fans were loud

News

Phillies Fans Get Roller-Coaster Weekend

How a loss can erase a win

News

Hope for an HIV Vaccine

The Check-Up

News

Chris Christie Is Fat

Who cares?

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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

The Phillies Need Character

Plus proof that the Eagles really do suck

News

Do We Really Need Megan’s Law?

Legislating by parental grief

News

Morning Scoop: Phils Lose Lead

Plus: Eagles drop another

News

Even Millenials Hate Facebook Changes

Who’s switching to Google+?

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