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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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SugarHouse Opening

Philly-born GM at the helm

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The Biggest Game of Kevin Kolb’s Life

Forget the Jags. Can he beat Vick?

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President Rendell?

The guv might move on up

DAILY SCOOP

Kolb will QB next week

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60 Seconds With Preston & Steve

Is Ashton cheating on Demi?

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After 50 Years in Politics, Mike Castle Had to Go

Why O’Donnell won


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.


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What Do Your Kids Have That You Didn’t Have?

Read Big Daddy Graham’s list

DAILY SCOOP

Christie vetoes free DRPA tolls

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Movie Review: The Town

Grade A- (no help from Blake Lively)

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Sex with the Lights On

She says no. He says, please?

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Advice for Next Year

Don’t let summer end too soon

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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.


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Q&A: Mumia’s Archenemy

Tonight, local filmmaker Tigre Hill premieres his Mumia documentary The Barrel of a Gun at the Merriam. I reached him at his home in Wynnefield […]

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John Street for Mayor?

Maybe it’s time for a second act

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Inside the Locker Room

Stop half-naked interviews

Picks From Our Style Squad: September 17, 2010

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