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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

Seeking the Death Penalty

How do you define murder?

News

Stoned to Death in Pa.

A murdered man and the Old Testament

News

Jay Bilas Doesn’t Know What He’s Talking About

Down with ESPN!

News

Celebs Win Big at GLAAD

See who came out in front

News

AIDS Turns 30

A conversation about then + now

News

My Own Twin Towers

The view from Limerick these days


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.


Phillies Sign Luis Castillo

What it means for Chase Utley

Tory Burch Menswear?

What she told WWD

NJ Teens Suspended for Chicken Prank

They should be scolded for lacking originality

News

Rap’s Next Generation

J. Cole’s refreshing style

Charlie Sheen in A.C.

But will he be winning?

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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.


Photo of the Day

Where’s Jeff Fanus?

Center City Borders Will Close

What should replace it?

News

Half of Americans Support Gay Marriage

A new poll reveals opinion shifts

News

Movie Review: Limitless

Starring Bradley Cooper and Philly!

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