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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

How to Market Philly to Tourists

The Founding Fathers are hot right now

Be the Next Lucky Star

Madonna is looking for spokesmodels

News

Penn Doc in Trouble for Weight Jokes

Chill out, fat activists

News

Penn Doc in Trouble for Weight Jokes

Chill out, fat activists

News

I’m Sticking To the Union!

It’s really okay to love soccer

News

Divorce Problem Solved

Don’t get married


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

Morning Scoop: Protesters Prevent Construction?

Plus: Fumo’s jailhouse e-mails

News

Puff Daddy Corrupted Hip Hop

But there’s still hope

News

Nutter, Rendell Lobby for Temple

Write letters to Big East conference

News

Sox Interview Phils Bench Coach

Pete Mackanin auditions for gig

News

Flyers and Pens Rivalry Over?

Realignment speculation

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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

FDR Park Costs $30

City charges on gamedays

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Jagr’s Czech Hockey Team

Life as a player/owner

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MTV’s Marathon for LGBT Rights

Stream it live

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MTV’s Marathon for LGBT Rights

Stream it live

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