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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

Food Recalls Galore

The Check-Up

Movie Preview: Dirty Girl

Right out of the John Hughes playbook

News

Where Are All the Gays on TV?

Find out which shows are worth watching

News

How to Parent College-Aged Kids

Helicopters: Cut the cord

News

The Christian Hijacking of America

Ignoring the Founding Fathers

News

Morning Scoop: Phils Win 102

Plus: NJ freezes salaries


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

One Pence Much the Richer

We have a new Fave Phil!

News

Is Michael Vick the $100 Million Mistake?

Fair-weather fans are out there

News

Phils Have An Attitude Problem

This team’s no “dynasty”

News

Bowen Hits McLane?

Iggles writers feud

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Casey, Brady Announce HIV Prevention Grant

Philadelphia FIGHT gets CDC support

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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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Flash Flood Watch for Philly

More heavy rain?

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When the Bullying Won’t Stop

Jamey Rodemeyer’s family still faces bullies

News

FAA Helps With PHL Expansion

Pledges $466M

News

Rainbow Flag to Fly at City Hall

It’s the second year celebrating LGBT history

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