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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

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News

America’s Worst City for Bike Thefts

Philly is a great city for bike lovers — and an even better one for bike thieves.

News

Report: Philly Has Highest Overdraft Fees in America

According to Bankrate.com.

News

Solomon Jones’ Quaint Views on Women, Men

Hingston: On issues of gender and marriage, the Daily News columnist is living in the past.

News

Rape Charges Dropped Against Former Cop

Richard DeCoatsworth’s story takes another turn.

PHOTOS: First Comes Love Book Launch at UArts

Barbara Proud debuts her new book featuring LGBT couples from the region.

News

More Charter Schools Coming to Philly Thanks to Cigarette Tax Bill

It was part of the deal.


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

Was Comcast Too Aggressive With Its Merger Defense?

NYT columnist thinks so.

News

The 16 Best Phillies GIFs of 2014

Rollins, Utley, Howard and more!

News

(UPDATE) Tollefson Expected to Plead Guilty

His trial had been scheduled to start today.

News

Cooper Health CEO, Wife Found Dead After Fire

Detectives investigating circumstances surrounding deaths.

News

59 Narcotics Cases Dropped in Police Corruption Case

Defender plans to file 1,000 more appeals of tainted cases.

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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

Mr. Corbett, Clean House

Mathis: Those “racy” emails deserve a firm response, from you, and soon.

Sympathy for Kathryn Knott?

National gay mag The Advocate says yes.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

“First Comes Love,” “The Gran Varones” debuts, Bruce Yelk gets back in the nightlife game, and more.

News

New Gay-Bashing Details Emerge in Court Doc

Says victims were punched, called slurs repeatedly; one required 24 stitches.

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