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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

DO THIS: Boxers PHL Grand Opening Celebration On Saturday

With an open bar!

News

Obviously Cole Hamels Would Love to Be Traded

Common sense confirmed by new report.

News

Cosby Accuser: Why’d It Take So Long for People to Believe Me?

Barbara Bowman wants to know.

Culture Club Cancels Atlantic City Tour Date

After a polyp is found in Boy George’s throat.

Lynne Abraham Running For Mayor of Philadelphia
News

Lynne Abraham to Announce Mayoral Candidacy

She’ll make it official at the Franklin Institute.

News

The Philadelphia Area Could Get Snow Tonight

Only a coating. But winter is coming.


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.


PHOTOS: Our Night Out at The Ritz-Carlton

Scenes from everyone’s favorite gay happy hour.

News

Schilling Battles Philly Bloggers on Twitter

About the theory of evolution!

News

Penn Named Best University … Security

Lands atop trade magazine’s Security 500 chart for eighth straight year.

News

Roberts: Comcast Merger “Full Steam Ahead”

Despite concerns raised by President Obama’s “net neutrality” announcement.

News

Report: Freeh, NCAA Worked Closely on Penn State Probe

Documents show communication during probe.

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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

Email Scandal Ensnares Dozens of AG Staffers

Sixty-one employees disciplined for racy messages.

News

State Poised to Strike Casino Firearms Ban

AG’s office says Gaming Board doesn’t have the authority.

Woman Crush Wednesday

Burlesque queen Lascivious Jane on her local lady crushes.

News

Police Say Good Samaritan Stopped Bike Theft

They say the thief had a gun.

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