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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

Valanni’s Sexy New Commercial

And it’s not just for straight people

News

Local Photographer Takes on Gay Bullies

Taylor Horne shares his story growing up gay

Supporting Local Arts

How much to give?

Michael Nutter Gets Animated

Brett Mandel makes our mayor a cartoon

News

Snow Job

Politics of Mother Nature

News

Chick-fil-A Rethinks Anti-Gay Ads

The chain reacts to criticism


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

Oregon Diner

South Philly slice o’ life

News

Been to a Sixers Game Lately?

Hard times on the hard court

Morning Scoop

With extra weirdness and lame attempts at humor

News

Local Lesbian Filmmaker Works With Oprah

Michelle Pollino produces for OWN

Temple Player to Enter NFL Draft

Steve Addazio is screwed

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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.


Tastykake going down?

Financial setbacks may foreshadow a sale or merger

Feminism 101

Chris Christie is not a woman

Meatballs, Pizza and a Great New Do

Matthew Izzo’s weekly food and style picks

News

Hope for Philly Kids

Maybe things aren’t so doomsday

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