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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

Q&A: Nick Stuccio

Getting ready for Fringe and Live Arts

News

Eric Cantor’s Natural Disaster

Exposing an ideologue

News

Is Gaypon the Gay Groupon?

Here’s how it works

News

The Check-Up

Would You Eat Hot Dog Potato Chips?

News

Cher Defends Chaz

DWTS, Twitter and being trans

News

NJ’s Fine Wines

Who needs Napa?


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

Jane Golden Should Be the New Arlene Ackerman

We already know and trust her

News

College Just Isn’t Worth It

Why do we keep paying more for the same thing?

News

Rick Perry Should Not Be President

Why PA Republicans should not vote for him

Morning Scoop: Mother Kills Children

Plus: No booze in OCNJ

News

Michael Nutter’s Corruption Problem

Ackerman anonymity seems shady

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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.


Taliaferro for Freeholder in Glouco

Former Nittany Lion seeks office

News

Rep. Frankel: It Gets Better

7 in 10 Pennsylvanians agree

Violent Crime Down in Philly

Nutter and Ramsey issue report

News

What We Love: Truth Wins Out

Reparative therapy myths debunked

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