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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

7 Gayest “All I Want for Christmas is You” Covers

As if Mariah’s version wasn’t gay enough.

Nutter Endorses “Why Marriage Matters Pennsylvania”

Another step in our fight for equality.

News

WATCH: Bradley Cooper and Channing Tatum Lose Basketball Game to 2-Year-Old

Adorableness crushes adorableness.

News

VIDEO: Brian Sims Introduces Bill to Close the Gender Gap in Pay

Philly rep: “More than half our population is being discriminated against.”

More Than 700 Same-Sex Couples Have Married in NJ

That’s 100 a week since it was legalized in October.

News

“Johnny Doc” and IBEW Local 98 Back Allyson Schwartz for Governor

Fundraiser to be held tonight.


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

Science Leadership Academy Dumps Macs for Chromebooks

And the nation takes notice.

News

John Bolaris Is A Real Person With Real Feelings

He gives lengthy interview to Crossing Broad.

George Clooney’s Awesome Response to Gay Rumors

You’ll heart him even more.

Dec 8, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) hands off to running back LeSean McCoy (25) during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Lincoln Financial Field. Photo | Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
News

Those Awesome Eagles Snow Bowl Pics Were Very Hard to Take

Autofocus isn’t that great in bad weather.

News

ACLU Launches “Why Marriage Matters” Campaign

Campaign will promote legalization of gay marriage in Pennsylvania

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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

Where Is America’s Nelson Mandela?

The man’s true brilliance lay in his conquering his foes by embracing them.

LISTEN: Is Madonna’s Daughter the New Madonna?

Hear the teen in a high school production of Grease.

News

Iguodala Consulted McNabb on Dealing With Philly

Grantland suggests Sixers never loved the second A.I. the way they should’ve.

Zach Conrad

Zach Conrad: The Right Place. The Right Time.

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