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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

Gaga’s Emotional Tribute

After hearing about Jamey Rodemeyer, the young man who committed suicide last week after being bullied for years in his school, Lady Gaga dedicated a […]

News

Goodbye to Susan Lucci and Erica Kane

What are ”AMC“ fans to do?

News

Hate the New Facebook?

Here’s why

News

Equality PA Endorses Candidates

Who’s who on LGBT issues

News

American Hikers Return From Iran

What TV news got wrong

News

Q&A: Wanda Sykes

Comedian, actress, Philly suburbanite


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

Phils on Track to Disappoint

It’s time to put up or shut up

Morning Scoop: Eagles Lose Another

Plus: Christie’s presidential speculations

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Eagles vs. Phillies

Who wins the face-off?

Top 5 of the Week

What you should’ve been reading

News

Photo of the Day

The Dead Milkmen

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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.


Citizens Bank Expands Wistar Institute

Pledges $70M

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Why Do We Fear Ahmadinejad?

Our childish UN protest

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Jose Garces’s Farmhouse

Photos of his Bucks County home

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What We Love: The Fonz

Henry Winkler wins us over big time

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