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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

Scary Movies

The Last Exorcism

News

Down With Line Dancers

They ruin all the fun

News

Pastor Jackass

Ignore his publicity stunt

News

Whatever Happened to Civility?

Treating people — and Presidents — like dogs

Picks From Our Style Squad: September 10, 2010

News

Do You Travel With Your Pet?

Dogs on holiday = trendy


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.


Daily Scoop

Could Rendell be Obama’s chief of staff?

News

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Mike Miss: It’s good to be alive

DAILY SCOOP

Greene sues PHA for

News

My eBay Identity Crisis

The price you pay

News

Adventures in Coupon Clipping

Paying full price is for suckers

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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

60 Seconds With Preston & Steve

Regis rides naked

News

Why Are We Arguing About the Ground Zero Mosque?

Nine years after 9/11, we’re no safer

News

Tuesday Movie Blog

MacGruber DVD release!

News

Stupid Parents = Stupid Laws

Big Brother as babysitter

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