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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

Convention Center Corruption

Management worse than unions?

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State Senator Runs for President

Montco’s Greenleaf seeks bid?

News

State Bans Texting While Driving?

Governor Corbett expected to sign ban into law

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Tugboat Pilot Sentenced

Gets one year for Duck Boat crash

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King of Porn, Money Laundering

Companies charged for Escorts.com connection

News

Penn’s Double Hand Transplant

New surgery a success


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

Police Chase Into Center City

Wrongway pursuit on Schuylkill E.

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Roger Waters at CBP

Schedules “The Wall” performance

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Little Nicky’s Son Arrested

Mob boss’ son charged with fraud

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LeSean McCoy: Eagles Savior

Finally, a balanced offense

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Georges Perrier Divorcing

The Mrs. confirms split

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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.


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Internet Porn Lawsuit

Hope you didn’t steal any movies

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Homeless and Transgender

The reality of living on the streets

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Queer Acts at the First Person Festival

Two shows and three men on being gay

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How to Market Philly to Tourists

The Founding Fathers are hot right now

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