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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

The For-Profit College Shell Game

Gov’t regulation that works

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“The Grand Manner” at PAFA

Jayson Musson/Hennesy Youngman’s Art Thoughtz

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Blogger Mom: Stay in the Closet!

The worst advice is taken to task

News

What’s Up With Rick Santorum?

This Week: Rick + Twitter

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Occupy Philly Protests Romney

Will attend speech

News

Obama’s Recent Jobs Record

Better than Reagan’s surge?


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.


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Philly Fan’s Code

NYT sportswriter’s new book

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I-76 Westbound Closed

Deadly accident

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Corzine Resigns From MF Global

Steps down in midst of investigation

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Burch vs. Burch

What’s the deal with C. Wonder?

News

Cops Find $500G

Search Jeep after traffic stop

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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

Gay Marriage: What’s Taking Us So Long?

More people support it, but laws are slow

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Getting to the Bottom of “Bad Sex”

A new series debuts on LOGO tonight

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Weekend Roundup

Authors, apple festivals, art shows and more

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Recap: 2011 Philadelphia Film Festival

Hits and misses

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