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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

Bevilacqua Competency Hearing Set

Cardinal summoned to court

Heist at Mann Music Center

Robbers make off with $100,000

Church Abuse Trial Scheduled

Jury selection starts in February

News

Romney Signs Controversial Pledge

He joins Bachmann and Santorum

Philly Boy Hit in SF

In critical condition after hit and run

News

Weekend Roundup

Friday, Saturday + Sunday


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

Fired for Being Trans?

The TSA is taken to task

News

Justin Guarini’s Next Act

The first American Idol is in Media

News

Best Local Places to Get Engaged

Pop the question in a romantic local spot

News

Aaron Mettey’s Best of Philly

Why the Roxy sucks

News

Will the Brazilian Blowout Make You Sick?

Our chemical romance

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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.


Morning Scoop: Lee Tosses Gem

Plus: Video of the SEPTA bus shooting

News

War on the Shore Hits Avalon

See? Penn Staters aren’t all douchey

New Building on Washington Ave.

18th and Washington gets a face-lift

Guy Fieri’s Favorite Cheesesteak

Wit or Witout takes home prize

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