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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

Shore 2014: The Best Food and Drink

These are the places worth leaving the beach for.

Gay Philly Instagrams You Must See

The early bird special!

News

Indicted State Sen. Wants Case Moved

She says it should be tried in Philadelphia.

News

Trending Philly Blog: ‘Oh, Hello Window Cat’

Lazor: Jackie Palmer’s chronicle of cats in sun-bathed repose is a Tumblr hit.

Study: STIs and Hookup Apps

Yes, there’s a clear connection between the two.

News

New Jersey Is Not Such an Armpit

Spikol: Everyone please stop harshing the Garden State.


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.


GayFest 2014 Line Up

We have the full agenda.

News

VP Biden in Philly Tomorrow

He’ll be at Independence Hall with the mayor.

News

Rebuilt Parkway Rest Stop Opens in Cape May County

There are restrooms on the Parkway again!

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Hobby Lobby Case is Bad News for Gays

Religious leaders petition Obama.

News

Report: Sixers in Talks to Acquire Jeremy Lin

Most likely, the team would get him for nothing. Linsanity!

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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

Feds: Don’t Let Fumo Travel Without Check-In

Government objects to Vince Fumo request.

News

Maybe AC Does Have a Non-Gambling Future

Miller: Finally, some good news for the beleaguered shore town.

News

I Can’t Stop Thinking About the Women Who Work at Hobby Lobby

Palan: What the SCOTUS decision means for them, right now.

Arthur Is a Hurricane;
Flooding Could Hit Region

A soggy holiday weekend approaches.

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