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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

Philly Fans Are Obnoxious

So says Jay Mohr

News

Q&A: Doogie Horner

The comedian talks Kuwait and David Oh

News

Reading Your Offense-O-Meter

Can white people talk about race?

News

You CAN Fight City Hall

But most don’t bother to try

News

Shut Up, Congress

And pass the American Jobs Act

News

Being Gay and Aging

Loneliness and depression are risks


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

The Check-Up

What you’ll eat this year (in pounds)

News

Ann Weaver Hart’s Temple Replacement

We’ve got your man

Morning Scoop: Health Plan Unconstitutional

Plus: Missing U-Haul found

Kate Gosselin’s Farewell

Kate Plus 8 canceled

Pronger Ready for Season Opener?

Homer says yes

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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.


Drug Companies Pay State Agencies

Pfizer and others settle

Eagles Flag on Mt. Kilamanjaro

Morgan Stanley VP climbs mountain

Google’s Secret Philly Hideout

Where’s their lair?

News

Zynga: It Gets Better

Feeling better about Farmville yet?

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