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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

LiCK Turns Five

The troupe celebrates this weekend

News

Beyonce’s “Deflated” Baby Bump

The Checkup

News

Frank Kameny Dies

Remembering the gay rights pioneer

News

Santorum’s Afraid of Gay Soldiers

Says discrimination is okay

News

Sports Betting in A.C.

Legalization will hurt Philly sports

News

Morning Scoop: Mummers Clubhouse Brothel

Plus: Occupy Philly may be rousted


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

Corbett Wants School Vouchers

Unveils reform plan

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Why the Phillies Loss Really Hurts

We’re not the Yankees, after all

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Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence

Abu-Jamal gets new hearing

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Christie to Endorse Romney

Jersey guv lends support

News

Rollins and Amaro Press Conference

Both address Phils offseason

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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

Do You Feel Safer in Philly?

Questioning Ramsey’s big raise

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Pennypack Crash Claims Second Victim

Passenger passed away

News

Fire Andy Reid

It’s his fault the Birds are losing

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What Does Occupy Philly Cost?

City is paying police overtime

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