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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

Drag Queens Do Whitney Houston

A tribute on the two-year anniversary of the diva’s death.

News

Philadelphia Ranked 10th in U.S. for Singles

New list puts city right behind Richmond in best cities for meeting your match.

9 Gay Valentine’s Day Events in Philadelphia

Including “Cupid is Dead and So is Lou Reed.”

News

Requiem for a Meme: #BobCostasPinkEye

Mendte: A 21-tweet salute to the anchor’s ocular distress.

News

George Zimmerman Fight Will Happen on March 15th

Here’s what happened at Tuesday’s press conference with promoter Damon Feldman.

News

Philly Area Towns Running Low on Road Salt

Massive shortages in Pennsylvania, New Jersey.


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.


PHOTOS: Johnny Weir’s Gayest Olympic Moments

Sochi’s never been so fabulous.

News

PPA to Eliminate Smart Cards by Year’s End

Starting 2015, you’ll have to use cash or a debit card.

News

Report: Stairs, Moyer New Phils Analysts

Members of 2008 World Series team will split booth duties.

News

Here Comes the Nor’easter!

The National Weather Service previews the next big storm in a winter full of them.

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First Showing of Rocky on Broadway Canceled

A rocky start for the New York production.

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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

Would Bob Costas Be On TV With Pink Eye If He Were a Woman?

Fiorillo: My guess is no. No way.

News

Some People Still Don’t Have Power

Almost 2,000 are still without electricity in the Philadelphia region.

Mondo Trasho Brings Queer Pittsburgh Nightlife to Fishtown

We chat with party creator Corey Griffith.

News

Winter Weather Leaving Blood Supplies Low

Only three people showed up at a blood drive in Atlantic City on Monday.

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