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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

Morning Scoop: Missing Boy Found

Plus: Hillary in 2016?

Howard Eskin Retiring?

Might go off-air

Gizmodo Wants Cable Horror Stories

Tales from the Comcast regime

News

Preview: God-des & She

The duo appears at Sisters next week

Vet Uses Stem Cells

Tries to help burned dog

School District Press Conference

PSD addresses 2009 PSSAs at 2 P.M.


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.


Reid Cuts Camp Short

Eagles done at Lehigh

News

Interracial Crimes Can’t Be Colorblind

Common sense says so

Singapore Math in the Burbs

Episcopal, Neshaminy adopt program

News

Does Bachmann Judge Gays?

The GOP candidate faces questions

Parents Camp Out to Register

Sleep on sidewalk at Penn Alexander

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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

William Way Withdraws From Senior Housing

It was a unanimous vote

News

Kyle Kendrick, Pitching Savior

He’s the key to winning the World Series

News

Clerk Won’t Sign Marriage License

Is religious freedom really the excuse?

News

The Mayor’s Flash Mob Mop-Up

Why the weekend’s strategy won’t work

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