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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

Daryl Metcalfe Asks Corbett to Stop PA Marriage Equality

PA Pastors Network gets behind him.

News

Philly Couple Arrested in Sea Isle City for Sex at Beach

What do you people think this is, Wildwood?

News

Comcast Today: As Hotspot Program Expands, So Do Concerns

Do you want total strangers using your Internet router?

No Inheritance Tax for Lesbian Widow

State drops its bid to collect after marriage equality ruling.

News

Corbett: Has Read Sandusky Report, Won’t Comment

Waiting until it is released publicly.

News

Loving World Cup Won’t Make You a Pretentious Jerk

Hingston: Don’t let the hoopla in the Times and the Journal scare you away.


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

PA Senate Will Vote on Medical Marijuana

But opposition expected in the House.

News

Tom Ridge Isn’t Impressed with Chinese Hacker Charges

Calls U.S. effort a “publicity stunt.”

News

Pro-Corbett Donation Violated State Law

Casino owners aren’t allowed to make campaign contributions in PA.

News

Confirmed: Drew Katz to Sell Interest in Inquirer

Denies falling out with Gerry Lenfest; says sale motivated by “turmoil” following father’s death.

7 Gay Things to Do in Philly This Week

Miz Washington, cabarets, the Philly Trans-Health Conference and more.

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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

Committee of 70 Presses Council for PGW Sale Hearing

Committee is raising pressure before Council adjourns.

News

Delaware Teen Apparently Bitten by a Shark

Thankfully, he was safe.

PHOTOS: IBA’s PrideDay Boat Party

Snaps from our big gay tour of the Delaware.

News

Ruben Amaro Jr. Just Realized the Phillies’ Championship Window Has Closed

Unless he hasn’t. It’s difficult to tell.

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