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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: DN Says Dwight Evans Lied

Plus Florida dangerous for Phils

News

What Academic Gender Gap?

Philly colleges are ahead in terms of female leaders, faculty

Face Time

All the lip, eye and cheek color in the world means nothing without well-tended skin.

News

Bad Driving Habits

Our choices behind the wheel

Listen Now: Bruce Springsteen

WMMR’s 1998 compilation

Another School-Related Sex Scandal

Fairhill teacher charged with raping a student over three years


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.


Forbes Says Phillies Worth $609M

While the Mets are basically panhandling

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How Philly Moves

A photographer captures local talent

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Campus Erupts Over Gay Hate

Allegheny College fights anti-gay slurs

News

Philly Fakers

The inferiority myth

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Elizabeth Taylor 1932-2011

The gay community loses an advocate

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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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Philly’s Parisian Spring

Plan your PIFA now

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Apple Pulls Gay Cure App

Almost 150,000 signed the petition

Morning Scoop: Frank Rizzo Loses FOP Support

Plus more bad weather on the way

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Would You Cheat Minnie Mouse?

The ethical dilemmas of Disney World

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