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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

News

Princeton Has Officially Gone “Dallas Buyers Club” on Meningitis Problem

Desperate times…

10 Finalists for TIME‘s “Person of the Year”

DOMA hero Edie Windsor makes the cut along with Miley and Pope Francis.

Family Ties Star Meredith Baxter Marries Longtime Partner

Congrats to the happy brides.

News

The 14 Worst Bike Intersections in Philly

A map of the city’s bike crashes from 2007-2012.

Roy Halladay Is Retiring

As a Blue Jay.

STUDY: Lots of Women Suspect Their Husbands are Gay

A new study from the New York Times.


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

Running of the Santas Turned Fatal This Weekend

Driver struck a Santa walking down I-95

Holy Ghost Prep Headmaster Responds to Firing of Gay Teacher

His words.

News

Temple’s Cuts Sure Seem to Be About Football

Bradley: Win games, make money or end the madness.

News

Philadelphia Loses Bid to Host Wrestlemania

Hopes, dreams, crushed.

WATCH: 132 Couples Marry in Mass Gay Wedding in Rio

That’s a lot of “I 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.


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News

Dan McQuade’s Report from the Inaugural Rocky 50K

Plus 10 great Twitter photos.

Nick Foles (9) hands off to running back LeSean McCoy (25) during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at the Lincoln Financial Field Snow Bowl
News

This Is How Much Snow Fell in Philadelphia Yesterday

Plus: John Bolaris is titillated by the storm.

HIV Returns in Men “Cured” of the Virus Via Bone Marrow Transplants

That and more in the weekend’s LGBT headlines.

News

WATCH: ATVs Ride the Rocky Steps in the Snow

At least it’s not another tourist waving his arms in the air.

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