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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

Sushi Chef Stabs Robber with Sushi Knife

Don’t mess with a South Philly sushi chef.

News

World’s First Selfie Was Taken In Philadelphia

Because of course it was.

News

WATCH: Awesome Reading Viaduct Park Video

Cameos from Nutter, Rendell, and more.

News

The 50k Rocky Run Is Happening Tomorrow

Revisit the piece that inspired it.

News

Science: It’s Not the Thought That Counts

And it’s not how much you spend. Experiential gifts make people like you more.

WATCH: Leslie Jordan’s Hilarious Doritos Commercial

A definite Super Bowl ad contender.


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

Rutgers-Camden Law School Penalized

Was admitting possibly non-qualified students.

News

Corbett Asks Obama Admin to Approve Non-Obamacare Plan

Two big problems with Corbettcare.

News

My Name is Joel. And I Am Wrong.

Holiday reflections on what’s missing from our politics — genuine humility.

News

Remembering Nelson Mandela in Philadelphia

His empowering 1993 Liberty Medal speech.

10 LGBT Calendars for 2014

Because the one you have now is getting old.

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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

NJ Confirms First Death From Rare Tick-Borne Illness

Scarier than Lyme?

News

WATCH: Truck Falls into Sinkhole in NoLibs

Sinkholes: Not just in Florida!

News

Springsteen Manuscript Has Been Sold

The most expensive piece of lined paper in the world?

News

Crack-Smoking Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Has a PA Connection

Also: See who he picked in this weekend’s Eagles game.

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