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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

Monday Kickstarter

Mission America targets gay homeless teens, and more in weekend LGBT headlines.

News

Phillies Won’t Play Home Opener Until Tuesday

Rain expected today, pushing back the start of the home season.

News

Let’s Teach Philly Kids to Use Guns — Properly

Mathis: Preaching fear and abstinence hasn’t worked. Maybe creating a culture of healthy respect is the answer.

News

NYT Columnist Challenges Comcast Merger

David Carr: “The big kid on the playground does not always play well with the smaller ones.”

News

Chuck Stone, RIP

Daily News columnist blazed trails, and maybe saved lives.

News

Feds Call Grand Jury to Probe Bridgegate

Maybe Chris Christie’s declaration of vindication was premature.


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

No SEPTA Strike … Yet

Transit agency, union continue talks for now.

What the Gays Did on Instagram This Week

The Funny Faces Edition.

Police Marine Unit Pulls Body from the Schuylkill

No identity has been released.

News

Players Union Probes DeSean’s Release by Eagles

NFLPA will examine whether the Eagles leaked misinformation to the media.

News

Dear Chris Christie: It’s Time to Give Up on 2016

Mendte: You’re a distraction, and you’re hurting the party.

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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

Nutter Signs Ethics Bill: No More Big Gifts to City Officials

No cash, and other gifts must be limited to $99.

News

Women Aren’t at Philly Tech Week for You To Look At

Tracey Welson-Rossman: One thing Gene Marks got wrong in his “56 Things You’ll Likely Overhear” column.

Weekend Roundup

Black-Tie Gay BINGO, Big Bulge Contest, Bearlesque and other gay to-dos.

News

Grocery Store From Witness Closes

Hollywood fame didn’t help it stay afloat.

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