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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

Nick Stuccio’s Live Arts and Philly Fringe Picks

What to see this year

Morning Scoop: Vick Makes $100M

Plus: Obama’s emergency declaration

Vick’s Comeback

How did he do it?

Ovechkin Talks About Flyers

Comments on Philly’s summer

Dam Overflows in Jersey

Some neighborhoods being evacuated

Gay Jihad Against Santorum

Candidate complains


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.


Interactive Map of Irene’s Damage

Help shape map of region’s troubles

Aramark Buys FilterFresh

Local company spends $145M

Hunter Pence Drafts Shady McCoy

Tweets fantasy draft results

Eagles Cheerleader in Esquire

Get to know Stephanie Smith

News

Hurricane Irene Conspiracy Theory

Skeptics cry media hype

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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.


News

Open Call: Gayborhood Games

Everybody loves a winner

News

Eagles Fans Aren’t “Real” Football Lovers

True sports fans also like smaller teams

News

The Check-Up

Today’s top health headlines

News

The Check-Up

Today’s top health headlines

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