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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

Death Penalty for Abortion Doctor?

He’s going to need that lawyer now.

News

Mazzoni’s ED Named to LGBT Coalition

Nurit Shein joins D.C. board

News

Howard Stern Stands Up for Gays

Shock jock shows sympathetic side

News

Gay Weekend Roundup

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

News

Ready for Some Football?

Gay footballers and the Super Bowl

News

Facebook’s Anti-Social

Let’s do lunch


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

Can’t-Miss Theater

Murder and Mamet

News

What Does Favre Deserve?

The Deadspin treatment

News

Eagles: State of Confusion

Does anybody there have a clue?

Morning Scoop

Money for nothing, overtime for free

News

NFL Should Ban Cheerleaders

A pompom-free Super Bowl

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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

Staying Friends With Your Ex?

Don’t even try it

Obama in Happy Valley

Where folks say golly

This Week: Three More Snowstorms

Ugh.

News

Same Sex Benefits for City Workers?

Councilwoman proposes new plan

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