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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

Morning Scoop: Spielberg in Town

Plus: Water Department is really, really dumb

News

Bullies With Guns

The NRA hates kids. Discuss

News

It Happened Today

Big Flyers win, graft (yawn), massive tonsillectomy

Top 5 Articles of the Week

Royal sibling rivalry, defending Mumia and more

Chris Christie Knew About bin Laden’s Death Before You

Those “U-S-A!” chants came as no surprise

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Mendte at Ground Zero

9/11 First Responders on bin Laden


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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Flyers Angst

Let the goalie debate begin

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What We Love: Stevie Fever!

The former Fleetwood Mac singer is back

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Movie Reviews

Thor: Grade B

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Losing Arthur Laurents

A theatre legend’s passing

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Dykstra and Daulton in Major Car Accident

Plus a double lottery winner

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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

Events from Friday through Sunday

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When Long-Term Love Fizzles

Tips for how to get over a relationship

Morning Scoop: State Rep Arrested for DUI

Cherelle Parker goes to court June 1

Ed Rendell No Longer Mayor

The Philly Soul missed the memo

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