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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

Rapid Fire Questions With Bianca Del Rio

America’s Next Drag Superstar on her new movie, being famous, and her favorite Philly venue.

News

Do Philly Democrats Have to Choose Between Funding Schools or Liquor Privatization?

And if so, will they make the right choice?

News

Delaware to Allow Beer Sales at Movie Theaters

You’d dig it the most.

G Philly Weekend Roundup

A daytime dance party, Wale at the Troc, the return of Pulse, and more.

News

Lawyers I.D. Johnny Doc’s Philly.com Commenter

Looks like you’re headed to court, Stephen J. Montemuro.

News

Christie Under Attack for Helicopter Use

Pro-Hillary group behind the criticism.


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

Goodbye Showboat. Goodbye Revel? Goodbye A.C.?

Miller: Revel could end up as a monument to Atlantic City’s broken dreams.

News

Binge-Drinking Deaths Higher in PA Than NY, NJ, or Maryland

Who says liquor privatization is deadly?

News

Sen. Hughes: State Ed Funding “Unacceptable”

Says Marcellus Shale tax needed to help augment funding.

News

Philly, Just Get Over Wawa Already

Speer Lejeune: Why so much emotional investment in something so, well, pedestrian?

News

McCaffery’s Suit Survives First Inky Objections

Judge will allow case to go forward.

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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.


Interview With Ross Mathews

Is he following Chelsea to Netflix?

News

Atlantic City’s Showboat Casino to Announce Closing

Announcement comes after Revel’s announcement it will close without a new buyer.

News

Report: Red Cross Won’t Say How It Spent Sandy Money

Charity argues that its spending is a “trade secret.”

News

If Mayor Nutter Fixed Traffic Tickets, So What?

Mathis: Philly’s got lots of big problems. Is ticket-fixing the one to get most furious about?

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