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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

Philly Trans Activist Jaci Adams Died Today

R.I.P.

What the Gays Did on Instagram This Week

Cats in drag! Party buses! Crazy hair! and more.

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Chewing the Fat with Former Phillies Manager Jim Fregosi

On a cold winter weekend, Jim Fregosi and the Phillies brain trust prepare for the ’96 baseball season

Hundreds of Hugs Today for Guy Dressed as a Heart

HughE Dillon’s perfect #WhyILovePhilly.

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News

Corbett Wants Investigation Into Company That Helped Him Win Election

Chesapeake Energy officials have given thousands to the governor.

Brian Sims Named One of Out‘s Most Eligible Bachelors of 2014

When’s somebody gonna snatch him up?


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.


This Was a Very Gay Week in Music Video Releases

Here’s at least 8 that caught our attention.

News

Snow Emergency Over, But PPA Is Still Being Nice

“Meters, kiosks and timed zones will not be enforced today.”

News

A Former Valentine’s Day Snob Recants

Suddenly single, and missing the holiday.

News

Kansas Proves I Was Wrong About Gay Marriage

Mathis: New bill outrageously gives state sanction to discrimination.

Weekend Roundup

PGMC’s Bachelor Auction, SH!TSHOW and other gay to-dos.

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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

Snow Emergency Ends at 2 p.m. Today

Our long winter nightmare is finally over.

Phillies manager Jim Fresosi has died
News

Jim Fregosi RIP

Led the “fat, drunk, and endearing” 1993 Phillies

First Listen

Philly rapper Steve Cizzle remixes Beyoncé’s “Partition.”

News

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Is A Disaster

Weather-driven pileup of up to 100 vehicles has broken traffic.

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