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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

Closing Library for the Blind

H’burg GOP out to shut Philly facility

News

Comcast Has Fastest Internet

According to PC Magazine

News

Josh Fattal Must Be a Spy

Because it fits our worldview

News

What We Love: Cake Boss

Lesbian couple seeks a special dessert

News

No, Obama Is Not Hitler

Liberal media fry the facts

News

Men’s Fall Fashion Roundup

Which items will be in your closet?


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

Monkeys Move Things with Brain Power

The Check-Up

News

Adventures at the Collingswood Book Fair

Yes, really. Books!

News

Morning Scoop: Steve Jobs Died

Plus: Phils and Cards take series to five

News

Corbett’s Privatization Agenda

Did we learn nothing from “cash for kids?”

News

The Hidden Danger of Stigma

A startling study on LGB well-being

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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

Have Halloween Costumes Gotten Too Scary?

Tales from a South Street pop-up shop

News

Comcast’s First Fall TV Lineup

How’s NBC doing under new ownership?

News

Ellen Show in Bryn Mawr

Event happening at Rite Aid

News

Man Smuggled Hashish Lollipops

Gets nabbed at PHL

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