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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

Are You a Cougar?

May-December dating for lesbians

News

Weekend Roundup: Labor Day Edition

A guide to holiday weekend fun

News

K-Y is Looking for a Few Good Lesbians

Watch the new TV spot

Morning Scoop: Ackerman Buyout Reviewed

Plus: Eagles end preseason

News

Best of the Main Line

Rounding out a month of Best of Philly fun

Phils Sweep Reds

Worley wins in Cincy


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.


Casino Workers Picket This Weekend

Union’s Boardwalk plans

News

Art Preview: The Absolution Lab

Butch Cordora’s fame game

Third Annual Mayor’s Cup

Temple and Nova at the Linc

PECO Restores Power

Used 82 miles of wire

Gay Marriage Gains Support

Pennsylvanians split on issue

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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.


American Philosophical Society’s Greenhouse

Project comes to Jefferson Garden

Cliff Lee’s Awesome Season

Two incredible months

Problems at Blood Centers

FDA’s inspection of Red Cross

News

Preview: Live Arts Kicks Off

180 shows in 16 days

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