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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

Top Model Casts Alleged Violent Homophobe

Philly’s openly gay ANTM alum Cory Wade Hindorff chimes in.

PHOTOS: Nate Berkus and Fiancé Jeremiah in New Banana Republic Ads

One word: haaaaandsome.

News

Does PA Have an Anti-Gay “Religious Freedom” Law?

Questions raised about the wording of a 2002 bill.

News

“Wintry Mess” Due This Weekend

Winter won’t let Philadelphia free of its icy grip.

News

Oddsmakers Predict Losing Record for Phillies

Over/under win total? 76.5

Looking Renewed for Second Season

HBO’s gayest show is saved from one-season-wonder status.


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

About Those Strange Gary Barbera Billboards

From tax felon to “Man of the Year.” But wait…

News

How Can Comcast Make Your Life Better?

Comcast Today: Everybody’s expecting the worst. But why?

News

In Philly, In the Dead of Winter, Men Will Still Catcall You

Weaver: While changing a tire and dressed for the Arctic I got “Hey Babied.” Really?

An Arizona-like Gay Discrimination Law in PA?

Rep. Gordon Denlinger is pushing for it.

Comptroller: City Art Lost, Stolen, and Damaged

Report suggests City Hall takes poor care of public art.

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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

Gregory Clark’s “Science” Is Dangerous — and Wrong

Matt Ruben: Econ prof’s ideas should be critiqued and opposed at every turn.

LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

7 questions with trans advocate Madelyn Morrison-Summers.

News

Inky, Daily News Fired Up About First-Ever Job Reviews

Process fuels rumors, challenges morale, and further rankles newsroom.

News

1 in 5 Philly Workers Wants a New Job

And that’s good news for the economy.

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