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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: Beware the flood

We’re busy building an ark. Be back later

News

Gay Weekend Roundup

15 ways to get busy

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Born to Run?

Athletic gene tests are recipes for bad parenting

News

Wisconsin’s Spoiled Brats

Lessons for our children

News

“Friends With Benefits”: Is It For You?

Is it for you?

In Defense of Temple

How Corbett’s cuts will destroy the school


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.


Today’s Rain Is Nothing

We’ve got bigger water worries

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I Think Chase Utley Is Done

Mike Miss: Reflections on a wounded knee

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Can Corbett Sell the PA Budget?

Freind looks at the numbers

News

Nice Move, Corbett

His environmental czar: an energy company CEO

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Catholic Guilt

Victims of sexual abuse fight back

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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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Gotcha Journalism

Network news bends the rules

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Gayborhood Gets iCandy

A sneak peek into the new nightclub

The Goods: Third Street Habit

Third Street Habit owner January Bartle reveals items she’s loving (in her Old City shop, of course!) for spring. She says the styles "dance around […]

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Paul Case Does Camp Tabu

He dishes on Kathy Griffin and underpants

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