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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

Pelosi Supports LGBT History Month

Honoring 31 icons in October

News

Freedom Rings Computer Lab Now Open

Local leaders celebrate ribbon cutting

News

GOP Spends More on DOMA

While a PA repeal is requested

News

KOP Installs Car Charging Stations

Power your electric car at the mall

News

Christie Won’t Run for President

Makes official announcement

News

7 Reasons to Hate Tony La Russa

The enemy of fun baseball


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

Former Police Inspector Sentenced

Castro gets five years

News

City, State and SRC

Press conference today

News

Jimmy Rollins’s Comments Don’t Matter

He needs to focus on winning

News

Magic Mushrooms Are Magical

The Check-Up

News

Philly Man Buys Baby

Arrested with baby’s mother

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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

Christie Schedules Press Conference

Expected to give final decision

News

The Pains of DIY Dental Care

In short: Leave it to the pros

News

Field Guide to Philly Facial Hair

Who’s sporting what stubble

News

Occupy Wall Street Must Not Be a Tea Party

We don’t need that kind of change

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