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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

Paging Bravo

We got your Real Housewives right here

News

Footwear Fetish

How average are you when it comes to shoes?

News

The Fight Against Aging

There’s no cream for that

Morning Scoop: Lockout Won’t Stop Vick

Plus: Nutter challenges Street

News

Gay Parents More Accepted

A new survey shows shifting attitudes

News

Group Sues Tartaglione

More D.R.O.P. Fallout


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.


What Milton Street Did in Jail

Hint: It wasn’t studying politics

News

Man Beaten for Being Gay

He shares his story here

News

Marketing Is Not Journalism

Don’t let Northwestern’s new name trick you

News

Mr. Gay is Back in Philly

What to expect from this year’s pageant

News

America Needs More Nuclear Power

We aren’t Japan

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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.


Morning Scoop: AP Sues Urban Outfitters

Plus: Inky vs. Convention Center

News

Philly’s Anti-Corruption Dream Team

Our Fantastic Four

We’re #13!

When it comes to most underrated cities in the world

Philly Losing Sixth-Borough Status

Bloomberg sets us free

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