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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

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News

Philly’s Universities Face Union Campaign

Two unions aim to organize all 15,000 adjunct faculty members in the city.

News

Light Snow Falls As Last Power Outage Victims Wait

More scenes from a winter that just won’t end.

News

Democrats Can’t Pick Gubernatorial Favorite

Could lack of endorsement help Tom Corbett’s re-election?

Out Bisexual Wins Gold in Speed Skating

Go team gay!

Zimmerman Fight to Be Livestreamed by Crazy Billionaire

Damon Feldman finds the perfect partner.

What the Gays Did on Instagram This Week

There was a lot of singing.


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.


95% Say No to George Zimmerman Fight

Will Damon Feldman cancel?

News

WATCH: Dr. Dog and the Phillie Phanatic Jam

The band and the green thing joined forces in concert.

News

Hugh Douglas Will Plead in Assault Case

Hopes to avoid a jail sentence.

Weekend Roundup

InLiquid, the Bearded Ladies Cabaret, CUTN PASTE and more.

News

Ed Snider Is Really Mad About Claude Giroux’s Olympic Snub

And he hates the NHL’s break for the Olympics, too.

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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

CVS: Why Stop at Cigarettes?

Marks: Here are 16 other products you should also discontinue.

News

Suburbs Continue to Grapple With Power Outages

In search of electricity, Wi-fi and hot water, residents flock to restaurants, to the mall and the Shore.

Here Are the 7 Out Athletes Competing in the Winter Olympics

A gay guide to Sochi.

News

Feldman Cancels Zimmerman Fight Press Conference

Poll: Should the match be canceled, too?

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