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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

The Mormons Are Coming!

To Center City

News

Is It Cool to Break Up by Text?

Monica has the answer

Is Sam Katz Running for Mayor?

Meanwhile, Council raise taxes

News

The Friday Movie Blog

This week’s rants/raves

News

The Worst Drivers in America?

Mendte: Yes, Philly, it’s you

News

Big Daddy Graham

The tumor is gone!


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.


34 Things to Do This Weekend

New places to drink, Dr. Dog & more

Jon Runyan’s DUI Trouble

Plus: Larry Brown’s agony

News

Keep SEPTA Out of My Pants

The real trans issue

News

Keeping Jayson Werth

Mike Miss: Are fans willing to pay?

News

Chambers Of Horrors

Anti-business Ed Rendell

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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.


McNabb’s House on the Market

Got $2.5 mill?

News

Hunger Chic

Do Main Line women ever eat?

News

Children Know Best

What my daughter taught me about education

News

Down with the Tech Tax!

Just say no to Rendell’s plan

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