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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

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Abortion Case Guilty Pleas

Two defendants cop to crimes

News

Schenn Has Broken Foot

Will miss significant time

News

Travel + Leisure’s 2011 Survey

How does Philly stack up?

News

Pet Safety During Halloween

Keep Fido away from the candy

5 Pieces You’ll Never Guess Are Handmade

While we love the ease of shopping at big-box stores, in our book, nothing beats handmade. And we’re not referring to craft show kitsch, either. […]

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Renberg Out for Alumni Game

Legion of Doom reunion a no-go


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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PHA to Auction 400 Properties

Most in North Philly

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Scenes From the Melrose Diner

I’ve been hanging out at the Melrose Diner in South Philly, talking to people about what’s on their minds these days and how they’re doing. […]

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Bloomberg Wrong About Occupy

Protesters ready for winter

What We Love: The Gay Guy on Happy Endings

Welcome to the world of Max Blum

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Should Prop 8 Supporters Be Worried?

The haters are forced out of the closet

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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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Anti-Gay Group is Exposed

A doctored photo in question

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Morning Scoop: SRC Budget Cuts

Plus: Flyers lose in Montreal

Spain’s iron grip on bar food comes to an end

I love Spanish food: patatas bravas and delicate curls of Ibérico ham that melt on the tongue, boquerones soaked in vinegar, and croquetas in a […]

Following this Chinatown joint’s mythic trip to an opening

Chef-spotting has become the game in Philly these days. Watching addresses and opening dates, the movements of this chef and that one, guessing at, debating, […]

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