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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

Is Philly Smart?

Mayor Nutter says…

News

Vitriol and Violence

They go together

News

Flash Opera Hits Reading Terminal

Shoppers get a taste of Carmen

News

Giffords Shooting Tragedy

Don’t blame Sarah Palin

News

Sarah Palin is dumb

Bob Brady’s idea is dumber

News

Openly Gay Candidate Runs for Council

Christopher Hayes launched campaign at TOC


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

5 Problems the Eagles Need to Fix

Sigh.

Eagles Lose

Fans destroy car

News

Rich People

They’re not like us

Vick > Roethlisberger

Now, with statistics!

News

Rapper Leslie Hall Marries Philly Lesbians

Now there’s a documentary in the works

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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.


Vick’s Overall Hunk Factor

Women’s Wear Daily ranks quarterbacks

Rendell looooooovvves casinos

Just don’t ask him about it

Casey The Untouchable?

New poll says probably

News

Eagles Playoff Tickets

Who scored?

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