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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

PHA Gets Permanent Leader

Kelly to take post

Are the Phils America’s Team?

Study says they might be

Calendar Features Late Fireman

Slivinski on the cover

Eagles DT Has Brain Condition

AVM caused Patterson’s seizure

News

What Bevilacqua’s Testimony Really Means

Church needs a complete rehaul

News

What Bevilacqua’s Testimony Really Means

Church needs a complete rehaul


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

Seventh-Day Adventists: It Gets Better

This new video speaks volumes

News

Heterosexual Pride Day?

One city wants to celebrate it

News

What Michael Nutter Can Learn from Michael Bloomberg

Smarts. Courage.

News

Larry Mendte’s Best/Worst of Philly

Buzz Bissinger, Chase Utley on list

News

Q&A: Reese Palley

Art dealer, environmentalist, raconteur, author

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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

Gay-Friendly Colleges Ranked

The best and the worst

Best-Dressed at Best of Philly 2011

From leather fringe to animal print, here are the looks that tickled our fancy (and that of intrepid style scouter Jimmy Contreras) at this year’s […]

Morning Scoop: Philly Warned About Fire

Plus: Jagr disses Pens fans

News

Q&A: Carl B. Johnson

The guy who exposed Magazzu’s sexting pics

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