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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

Can’t Walk Or Talk, Can Smuggle Drugs

Now that’s one dirty diaper

News

Philly’s Manufacturing Slowdown

Not what we wanted to hear

News

Danger in South Philly

What gentrification?

News

Frank Rizzo’s Campaign Strategy

Councilman skips debate

News

The Former Phillie Everyone Should Know

Bill White’s new book

News

New Ad Woos Lesbians

Are we the City of Sisterly Love?


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

What We Love: More Ab Fab!

Pass the Stoli, sweetie darlings

Morning Scoop: Camden Cancels July 4th

Plus less school for Coatesville students

News

Lady Gaga Wants You

Be her monster for a day

News

SlutWalkers to Rally in Philly

The rally against rape’s blame game is here

News

Save Your Gay Kid

The politics of being despised

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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.


WeWontFly.com Gains Steam

Locally based org seeks end to minor touching

News

Patrick Murphy Launches AG Bid

Hey, he worked the 700 Level

Eagles Player To Become Plumber?

Chad Hall’s hurting

Former Cop Castro Found Guilty

Of one count, anyway

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