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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

Dancers Turn SEPTA Into a “Voguing Train”

SEPTA gets sassy.

News

Taney Dragons Dominate in LLWS Opener

Mo’Ne Davis pitched a complete game shutout.

What the Gays Did on Instagram This Week

The Ho-modes of Transportation edition

News

Ferguson and America’s Never-Healing Race Wound

Kruger: America has a serious problem with police treatment of people of color. This needs to stop immediately.

News

Johnny Doc Deposition Won’t Be Sealed

The state superior court rules.

News

Go Taney Little Leaguers!

Philly’s team in the Little League World Series begins play today.


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

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: Stupidest Idea Ever

But, hey, it’s working.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

Freak Boutique bows out, the Big Gay Boat Party, and more.

News

Hundreds of Chickens Were Loose on a Delaware Road

A tractor trailer overturned.

News

Kacie McDonnell Is Leaving Fox 29

She’s headed to Kansas City.

News

Massive Counterfeiting Ring Busted in Cherry Hill

Tens of millions in bogus bills, say Feds.

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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.


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News

Philly School District Makes Ominous Announcement

Big cuts could come in October.

News

Judge Orders White Man to African American Museum

He teased a black man with a noose.

News

Why We’re Fascinated With Mo’Ne Davis

Francis: Like the Williams sisters and Mamie Johnson before her, the Taney star is thriving in chaotic times.

RANKED: Madonna’s Top 55 Songs

In honor of the gay icon’s 56th (!) birthday.

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