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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

Flower Show Growth

2010 sees visitor increase

Temple Wins!

Well, Penn State, you’ll always have football

News

13 Best Gay Phone Apps

For dating, hooking up, music, travel and more

News

George Michael is Back

He covers a New Order classic for charity

News

On Our Gaydar: Milford

Art, antiques and a walk in the woods

News

Everybody’s Irish Today

LGBT-friendly St. Pat’s parties


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.


Worst Sports Fans in America?

According to GQ, we’re numbers one and two

News

Decriminalizing Teen Sexting is Good

But sexts can still be harmful to girls

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Hot or Not: Tattoos

How cool is ink on an old guy?

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TV News and Japan Relief

Hosting a telethon is not enough

News

An Irishman Walks Into a Bar…

Or does he?

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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.


The Goods Stuff: Ursula Augustine

Ursula Augustine has won a few Best of Philly awards for her specialty facials and extra-pro make-up application. (And if there were an award for […]

News

She’s in there!

Philly’s Lelia Broussard makes it to round 2 in Rolling Stone

Morning Scoop: Ali Helps Iran Hikers

Plus Comcast’s theme park

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The Big Kiss on Glee

Kurt and Blaine finally lock lips

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