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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

Got Yappy Hour?

William Way goes to the dogs

Morning Scoop: We’re No. 5!

Plus a serial arsonist in Bucks County

News

Do Women Cheat More Than Men?

Signs your gal pal is being unfaithful

News

Murdered for a Motorcycle

When to walk away isn’t always obvious

Lawsuit Against Penn Grad

Did someone say Madoff?

Slate Calls Philly Tourists “Cliche”

The Scoop responds


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.


Are You Missing $200,000?

Unclaimed Powerball tix

Brady Sees Bin Laden Pics

Calls them gruesome

News

Civil Unions Legalized in Delaware

Who’s heading to Rehoboth?

News

Dawn Stensland In Court

Update: The case of the stolen minivan

News

Preview: Shut Up & Dance

Bjork, hip-hop and much more

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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

Transgender Etiquette

A media dustup starts a conversation

News

Are You An Obama Hater?

More red meat for the masses

News

Liberty City Endorsements

Two openly gay candidates make the list

Morning Scoop: Civil Unions a Go in Delaware

Plus the Pops are safe

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