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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

Matthew Izzo’s Style Picks

Eat, drink, and look fabulous

Big Gay Halloween Roundup

Get ready for a wicked weekend

News

Glee Does Rocky Horror

Halloween spoof plays it too safe

News

Who’s to Blame for the Phillies’ Collapse?

Mike Miss sees plenty of suspects

Daily Scoop

Comcast getting richer

News

Wynnewood Road Rage

The angriest Main Line drivers?


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

Welcome Trick-or-Treating Kids

Porch light on, candy out!

News

Pick a Side

The choices have never been clearer

News

Madge Wants to Pump You Up

Madonna gets into the fitness biz

Sampan’s Ghoul Fest

Get your costume ready to be judged

News

Josh Can’t Cook

A wannabe chef shares his mishaps

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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

Josh Can’t Cook

A wannabe chef shares his mishaps

News

Jake Tapper Vs. Bill Maher

Should journalists have opinions?

Daily Scoop

Phillies want Werth

News

Homo Horror Flicks

Some favorite queer fear jerkers

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