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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

Poor Vince Fumo

Prison’s rough, huh?

News

Science Meets Mario Bros.

The Check-Up

News

Philly Patronage Over Schools

Evans and Archie play the game

News

New Talent for IndiGoGo

The Indigo Ball after-party adds acts

News

Kindle vs. Hardcover

When lightness seems so heavy

News

Q&A: Mark Bowden

Why we need to shut down the Internet


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

Baby Boomers Screwed Up

What happened to respect?

News

Morning Scoop: Baby Shot

Plus: Phils tie franchise record

Christie Won’t Run for President

FOX cites sources close to the governor

Who’s Backing Christie for President?

New York Times story

News

Did Flyers Player Use Anti-Gay Slur?

Last night’s game got heated

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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.


Vick Good to Go Sunday?

Looks like he’ll start

News

Philly Government Is Like a Bad Mob Movie

Take a stand against corruption

Flyer Uses Gay Slur?

GLAAD demands action

News

Arlene Ackerman: Victim?

Hold your apologies, please

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