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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: Phillies Lose

Plus: The return of Ride the Ducks

News

The Pain Game

Taking it like a physical therapy patient

Amoroso’s Announces Layoffs

Another Philadelphia food crisis?

Jewish History Museum Featured on CBS News

Jerry Seinfeld talks about Philly

Bon Jovi In Town

Do-gooding his heart out

News

Feel-Good Budget Deals Are A Joke

Why America is looking into the abyss


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.


Set Your DVR: “Philadelphia: The Great Experiment”

Philly history hits the small screen on Tuesday

News

The Low-Down Dirty Estrogen Blues

Is the medical industry suffering from mood swings?

News

New Blood for City Council

Reasons to appreciate DROP

News

Can Beggars Be Choosers?

Feeding the city’s panhandlers

Morning Scoop: Phils vs. Eagles

Who’s more popular?

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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

Live Long and Nitpick

Why I’ll still be around long after you’re gone

A Rainbow Kinda Passover

Life lessons from a 93-year-old Grandma

News

Is Facebook Homophobic?

Gay kiss photo causes uproar

News

Philly’s Hottest Trainers

Pump iron with these guys

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