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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

BOP Spotlight: Cheap Modern Art

Cheap Modern Art: Absolute Abstract

You think Hurricane Schwartz is a celebrity now? Just wait till his steamy new novel comes out (yes, steamy)

The Most Famous Weatherman in Philadelphia

Taste: Sweet Cherries

Sweet Cherries

Taste: Where We’re Eating: June 2007

Where We're Eating: June 2007

Taste: Eat This Now: Popsicles

Eat This Now: Popsicles

The Good Life: The 411: Beach Reads

Beach Reads


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.


The Good Life: Quest: Smaller Is Better

Smaller Is Better

Pulse: 60-Second Critic: June 2007

CINEMA The Pearl Theater at Avenue North 1600 North Broad Street; 215-763-7700 By Jihan Thompson The Pearl is the first new movie house North Philly […]

Is a garden really a garden if you don’t mulch it yourself?

The Battle of Waterloo (Gardens)

Pulse: Chatter: 5 Stupid Questions for Allen Rothenberg

5 Stupid Questions for: Allen Rothenberg

Pulse: Chatter: Nearly Nobody Reads the Bulletin

Nearly Nobody Reads the Bulletin

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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.


Pulse: Chatter: Kill Phil

Kill Phil

Folks along Delaware Avenue fear the casinos coming. But it’s the onslaught of accompanying fast-food joints that should have them really worried

Casinos and Chips

Will anyone save Wildwood’s last dark ride?

Golden Oldie

From the Editor: June 2007

BACK WHEN WE WERE DELIBERATING over whom to endorse in last month’s mayoral primary, there was some internal concern about Michael Nutter’s chances. He was […]

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