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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

The Mayor’s Flash Mob Mop-Up

Why the weekend’s strategy won’t work

News

Work Sucks, Get Over It

Even fun jobs require effort

Morning Scoop: No Flash-Mobs

Plus: South Jersey floods

News

Philly and Urban Camping: Perfect Together

S’mores along the Schuylkill! C’mon, everybody!

Vai Sikahema Talks Mormons

Wants to dispel racial myths

Top 5 Posts of the Week

What you should’ve been reading


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.


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I am Trans

Transgender people share their stories

SEPTA Route Changes

Plan Philly breaks ’em down

Police Commish Live Chats

Talks flash-mobs

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Design News

Mona Ross Berman in “House Beautiful“

News

A Day in Gay America

The Advocate is asking folks from around the world to take pictures today for the second annual “A Day in Gay America” that chronicles the […]

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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.


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Weekend Roundup

Three days of fun

News

Viola Davis Saves The Help

Grade: B-

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Q&A: Frank Sherlock

The Philly poet talks Jay-Z and memory

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David Akers’s Farewell Billboard

What we’ll miss about the kicker

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