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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

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News

NFC Exec: Don’t Get Too Excited About the Eagles

Ho hum.

Daily Scoop

Group: Unemployment could be at 16%

News

Where Did the Summer Go?

Although I can be just as guilty as the next person, I always have to laugh when, inevitably at this time of the year, I […]

News

Love after Labor Day

Long-term potential or just a summer fling?

DAILY SCOOP

Vick makes first Eagles start

News

The Last Roll of Kodachrome

Film … what’s that?


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

Friday Movie Blog

$10 for Machete‘s topless girls

News

Will John Cusack Say Anything?

Celebrities should act, not tweet

News

Scenes from Germantown Avenue

Corleone, Grumblethorpe and me

Picks From Our Style Squad: September 3, 2010

News

Let Us Now Praise the Inquirer and Daily News

Does good reporting still matter? Yes!

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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.


Daily Scoop

No Earl for the Shore?

News

60 Seconds With Preston & Steve

Glaciers, stoners, and mummies … oh my!

News

The Eagles: What Scares the Hell Out of Me

Mike Miss: 5 reasons to be nervous

DAILY SCOOP

PHA looks to replace Greene

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