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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

God Is Definitely a Man

There’s proof

Denzel Washington In Philly

Actor will give Penn commencement address

Context-Free Tweet of the Day

Thanks, Daily News!

News

What Makes Victoria Jackson Homophobic?

The SNL alum doesn’t like gays or Muslims

News

Ramsey’s Common Touch

What we lose if top cop leaves

News

American Interest in Libya Is Oil

Shame on the U.S.A.


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

Becoming Chaz

Cher’s daughter – to son- tells his story

News

Philly Man Featured in New Book

It Gets Better shares coming-out stories

News

What Are You Doing on V-Day?

Here’s an idea in Collingswood

News

Rehab Red Tape

Thwarting an addict who’s trying to get clean

Morning Scoop: Main Line Cat Fight

Plus Sestak’s gripe with Obama

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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

Lessons From Twitter

How social media changed the way we write

Milton Street: Man of Reason

Compared to Nutter, anyway

Kurt Vile at SXSW

Other than being robbed…

News

Seeking the Death Penalty

How do you define murder?

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