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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

Bin Laden’s Death And Waterboarding: Hand In Hand

Bring it back

News

Philly Mag Wins Five CRMA Awards!

Toot, toot!

A.C. + Margaritaville = Never

Sorry, Parrotheads

News

We Blew It With Bin Laden’s Burial

Mike Miss on Osama

News

WWII Vet for Gay Rights

Thank you, Philip Spooner

News

The Big Gay Kiss Off

Why is same-sex smooching so taboo?


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

Who Will You Vote For?

An LGBT guide to the PA primary

News

Gay Marriage in Danger?

Two PA Reps go head to head

News

Needed: Strong Black Community Leaders

It’s the only way to save the city

Morning Scoop: Old City Bomb Scare Update

Plus: Flyers lose

News

It happened today

Writer’s cramp, KISS, Edgar Allan Poe and tasers

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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

Progress in Philadelphia

Seriously!

News

The Shame of PTSD

Worse than the battlefield

News

Sex Offender Hangs Self

Oh well

Carl Lewis: Give Up Already

Another court says no

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