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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

Teacher Fired After Recording Student Fights

Which came first, the violence or the video?

News

Homeless Offend Hotel Guests

Frank DiCicco’s solution

News

Queer of the Year

Do you have what it takes?

News

Chase Utley Is Not Jesus Christ

Awaiting the savior

News

Summer Tech Toys

High-tech fun in the sun

Morning Scoop: Major Mob Bust

Plus: Dawn Stensland mad at Buzz Bissinger


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

Homophobia in Rap

Sara Quin pens an open letter

News

Gaga Goes Country

Little Big Town does

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Genital Mutilation: Good or Bad?

Californians can’t make up their minds

How to Save Your Marriage (In Only Six Words)

News

Photo of the Day

Waiting for the rain to stop

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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.


Nutter Losing Chief of Staff

Clay Armbrister says so long

News

Bethlehem Debates LGBT Discrimination

Discussion heats up in the PA town

News

Tom Corbett Spends $20 Million on the Yankees

We knew he hated Philly

Flashback Friday: Blondie

Here’s your Rapture-inspired playlist

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