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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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Vandals Tag Guv’s Mansion

Spray paint Corbett’s residence

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Mo’Nique’s for Gay Marriage

The Precious star joins the fight

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Mo’Nique’s for Gay Marriage

The Precious star joins the fight

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Master Plan for Central Delaware

DRWC finalizes vision

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Dr. J Memorabilia Fire Sale

Trophy case up for auction

This brassy, sassy tour guide is trying to save the store’s legacy, one story at a time

“Let’s go see the president,” Maxine Dalsemer is saying, in the way that Maxine Dalsemer says everything, which is fast and peppery and a little […]


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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Lindros Commits to Alumni Game

Legion of Doom reunion?

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Q&A: The Real Rocky

The man who inspired Stallone

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Doggie Vacation

My pup is bored in Philly

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Two Million Kids are at Risk

Why LGBT discrimination hurts families

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A New Way to Inhale Caffeine (Literally)

The Checkup

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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

Black Panther Party Turns 45

Celebrates anniversary at Philly hotel

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Save Hip-Hop

Plus 5 suggestions for the new Sixers owners

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Morning Scoop: Another Victim Speaks

Plus: Philly Live! details

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Shut Down the U.S. Postal Service

It costs too much

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