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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

Polanco Hits DL

Schwimer called to the Bigs

Former Sixer Pinball Wizard

MacCulloch at World Championships

Carl Lewis Off Ballot

Run at Jersey Senate in jeopardy

Pence Profiled in NYT

How he’s fitting in

News

Curfews Won’t Help

Chris Freind’s flash mob solution

A&F Pays the Situation

To stop wearing their clothes


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

Q&A: Tommy Joyner

Center City’s new music venue

News

Horn Abuse

Please shut up

News

Harry Kalas. Check.

Now who else needs a statue?

News

Martha Graham Cracker Live

Celebrating six years at L’Etage

News

The Unremarkable Michele Bachmann

What do people see in her?

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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

“Just Kids” to Become Film

Who will play Mapplethorpe?

News

Out Attorney Receives Award

Tiffany Palmer named best under 40

Morning Scoop: Ackerman Is AWOL

Plus: South Philly apartment collapses

News

Gaga Video Leaked

The pop star appears in drag

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