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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

Man Crush Monday

Michael Callahan on the 7 men who have his heart all aflutter.

PHOTOS: Black-Tie Gay Bingo 2014

Pics from one of the biggest LGBT fundraisers of the year.

Donald Trump Reviews Michael Smerconish CNN Show

A waste of money, he says.

News

Poll: Pennsylvanians Don’t Trust State Government

Which means, by law, we must start pronouncing it “gubmint.”

News

Penn Lacrosse Coach Disputes Bar-Busting Allegations

But says she’s disappointed in team members for using poor judgment.

Lesbian-Only Cemetery Opens in Berlin

A final resting place just for women who love women.


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.


The Most Shocking Thing in Today’s Story About Mayor Nutter’s Travels

Philly’s ambassador to the world can’t spring for decent tech.

News

Somebody Vandalized the “Dueling Tampons”

Famous Penn sculpture is besmirched.

News

Marimow, Others Ask for Out-of-County Judge in McCaffery Suit

Plus: Will Interstate General Media defend its own journalism?

Philly Web Series Removes Word “Tranny” From Trailer/Synopsis

NSFW creators respond to criticism of their use of the “T” word.

News

Normcore? More Like “Momcore”

Hingston: Welcome to my world, New York City hipsters. I think you’re gonna like it here.

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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

SNL Makes the Same Philly Joke It Always Makes

This time, it’s about the women who released rats into a house.

News

WATCH: Tetris on the Cira Centre

McQuade: We always knew Tetris was big. But this was something else.

News

Allyson Schwartz Airs First TV Ad

But is it already too late?

News

Post-Bariatric Surgery: Top Tips for Making Weight Loss Last

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