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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

Trump Is No Fan of Gay Marriage

A gay activist is boycotting his TV show

Tugboat Driver Was Texting

Duck boat crash caused by cell phone use

News

U.S. Doesn’t Need Women’s Day

We have our rights. Why celebrate the holiday?

News

School Choice Non Debate

Where was Tony Williams?

News

Lessons From Margate

Combining services saves money

News

Facebook Love-Drunkenness

Who cares about your relationship status?


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

Nutter Bores City, City Rejoices

A harmless budget, for once

News

Anti-Semitism Is Always in Style

It’s been a rough week for famous Jews

News

William Way Kicks Off Fundraising

Free flowers, anyone?

News

Who’s Your Baby?

Of bosses and daughters

Morning Scoop: Tasco and Rizzo Remain

Plus more arrests in the West Philly abortion case

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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

Who Are You Calling Bipolar?

The media diagnosis

Revival of The Philadelphia Story

With Jon Hamm?

News

Get Ready for Dragapalooza

Go behind the scenes with the divas

Hope Moffett Will Be Fired

The Audenreid teacher’s termination is official

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