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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

Morning Scoop: Schuylkill Stand Still

Plus: More dungeon case horrors

News

New Suit Filed Against Archdiocese

Another victim sues

News

Cape May to Ban Smoking?

Preliminary vote unanimous

News

Commissioner Ramsey’s Dungeon Case Update

After Mayor’s 3 p.m. announcement

News

HRC Launches Americans for Equality

The new video series features famous faces

News

NAACP Sues City Over Ad

PHL rejected spot spawns suit


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

LGBT-Friendly Workplaces Are Good for Business

Top companies say being gay is okay

News

Philly Photo Day

October 28th

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Development Deals Meet Oposition

Last night’s Planning Commission meeting

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The Jagr Hockey School

Flyers take night classes

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National Occupy Assembly in Philadelphia

Plans appear online

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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

Hump Day Headlines

Sham marriages, gay kisses and more

News

The Real Faces of Marriage Equality

30 years. One arrest. A protest video.

News

14 Ways to Make Philadelphia Better

Dreams of city improvement

News

Michael Solomonov Ate Hundreds of Doughnuts

The Checkup

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