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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

Lesbian Denied Dress

A bridal shop refuses lesbian couple

News

Weekend Roundup

Friday, Saturday + Sunday

News

George Washington Did Not Have Wooden Teeth

A review of the Constitution Center’s exhibit

News

Gay Marriage Support

Signs of the times

News

Sheet Myths

Thread counts don’t matter

News

Jersey Shore Etiquette

Which kind of beach-goer are you?


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

Is Your Partner a Gold Digger?

Warning signs for your relationship (and your wallet)

Arlene Ackerman’s Goodbye Speech?

Superintendent addresses Principles’ Convocation

Philly Fed Crushes Market

Dow down 409 points at noon

Bridal Shop Refuses Lesbian Bride

Owner says it’s “wrong”

Will Smith’s Hip-Hop Comeback

A-lister heads back to the studio

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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.


Anne Hathaway and Jersey Shore

Two different kinds of Jersey

Philly’s Tax Delinquent Properties

PlanPhilly maps it out

News

Equality PA Elects New President

New VP and board members announced

Michael Vick in GQ

Eagles QB profiled

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