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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

Welcome Green Bay

We’re better than you

News

Theater Review

The Understudy at the Wilma

News

Women Can Make the First Move

Taking initiative in 2011

News

Dear G Philly

You ask. We tell.

News

Another Rendell Bailout

Thank goodness for Tom Corbett

Gay Weekend Roundup

What’s happening Friday through Sunday


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.


Morning Scoop

Carl Greene’s baggage

News

Valanni’s Sexy New Commercial

And it’s not just for straight people

News

Local Photographer Takes on Gay Bullies

Taylor Horne shares his story growing up gay

Supporting Local Arts

How much to give?

Michael Nutter Gets Animated

Brett Mandel makes our mayor a cartoon

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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

Snow Job

Politics of Mother Nature

News

Chick-fil-A Rethinks Anti-Gay Ads

The chain reacts to criticism

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Oregon Diner

South Philly slice o’ life

News

Been to a Sixers Game Lately?

Hard times on the hard court

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