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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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The Big Yo(gasm)

The Check-Up

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11 Ways to Know if He’s the One

A checklist of warning signs

News

Movie Reviews

Drive, Moneyball + Warrior

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Obama’s Chris Christie Boost

NJ guv’s indecision good for prez

News

Flyers Tickets Cost Too Much

Eagles seats are less

News

Morning Scoop: Kobe to Italy

Plus: Police search for woman


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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First Pitch Scheduled

MLB announces times for NLDS

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Phillies Boos Silent?

SI takes a look

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Phillies Rally Trolley

Pumping up Center City tomorrow

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PSSA Scores Slightly Higher

More kids at grade level

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Plastic Surgery Jackpot

New prize at Trump casinos

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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.


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FBI Raids Boeing Plant

Makes dozens of arrests

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NHL Enforcers Have Tough Job

It’s not easy being mean

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Matthew Shepard Foundation Needs Your Vote

Log onto Facebook to help stop bullying

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Stop Flirting, Chris Christie

The big political tease

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