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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

The Internet

A lunatic’s best friend

Best Local Museum

… is in West Chester?

News

Is the DADT Repeal Killing Birds?

Cindy Jacobs thinks so

No Libs: Under water

Fifth and Thompson goes Venetian

The Black Banana Reunion

Nick London shares his nightlife memories

Another Woman Dead in Kensington

Is it the work of the Strangler?


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

The Rendell Legacy

Chris Freind is wrong

News

Good Parenting

Ancient Chinese secret?

News

Philly and the Single Lesbian

A mother’s birthday

News

Huck Finn Needs the N-Word

Without it, the message falls flat

Morning Scoop

Snowmigod

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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

Rendell’s Legacy

Freind: Ed Is No Longer One of the Good Guys

Philly Accents on Twitter?

You’ve probably got one

West Philly is burning

Well, something over there is

Tour Guides Want Free Speech

Even the clueless ones

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