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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

Philly Losing Sixth-Borough Status

Bloomberg sets us free

See Bradley Cooper Cry

Tonight on Bravo!

News

Happy Birthday, Liza!

Rare photos celebrate Minnelli’s early days

News

Celebrities Say I Do

Freedom to Marry kicks off its campaign

News

Filling Our Prisons

Thanks, Corbett

News

DOMA Could Be Repealed

Respect for Marriage Act considered by Congress


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

LGBT Insurance Bill Introduced

It extends COBRA to same-sex partners

News

Bradley: Temple to Sweet 16

Nova … not so much

News

Collectible Dolls: Priceless

Celebrate the royal wedding

News

Filling In the Blanks

What goes on your kid’s résumé?

Morning Scoop: Temple Vs. Penn State

March Madness, here we come!

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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.


The Phils Are Geezers

Who are you callin’ old, Sports Illustrated?

News

Tees for the Trevor Project

Philly artists make wearable art

Photo of the Day

Hello? Spring?

Joe Pa’s Son Speaks Out Against Penn State

He doesn’t think PSU deserves any funding

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