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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

Judging Judges

Our most powerful elected officials

News

Gay Teacher Fired in Philly

Chestnut Hill College disapproved of sexuality

News

Talk Like an Ivy Leaguer!

Translation: Double talk

Morning Scoop: Utley Hurt

Knee tendinitis is causing Chase to miss games

Larry Mendte Won the Lottery

His life after the scandal

Photo of the Day

Happy hour


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

Wow. That Was Stupid

Seriously, Christine Flowers. Come on now.

Local Vampire Takes Down Bank

Patrick Rodgers Vs. Wells Fargo

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Academy Awards Picks

See who won and if we guessed correctly

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Oscar Predictions

Will Jeff Lurie win a statue?

Pot-Protesting Prof Arrested

The feds think the 1st Amendment doesn’t apply

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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

Ruffalo Supports Marriage Equality

The Oscar-nominated actor speaks out

News

Weekend Roundup

Gay-friendly events

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Dumb Politicians

Why do we elect them?

Spot the Fake: Solution

In the March issue, I gave you three legitimate local innovations and one fake one and asked if you could spot the fake.  A) A […]

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