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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

Ellen Bringing Lesbian Sitcom to NBC

Sixteen years after her national come-out.

Gay Marriage Opposition Lower Than Ever in NJ

New polls mark a historic shift.

WATCH: Nasty Arrest at OutFest

The incident has sparked an Internal Affairs investigation.

News

PHOTO: 40 Pounds of Pot-Laced Candy Found

Happy Halloween, West Chester.

News

Heinz Ketchup Will No Longer Be Served at McDonald’s

If Pittsburgh loses something, does that mean Philly wins?

Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4), small forward Evan Turner (12) and point guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) during a media day photo shoot at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
News

76ers: How Bad Will Be Bad Enough?

It will require discipline and stamina to stink for 82 games.


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

Art Museum to Display Rare Vermeer Painting Tomorrow

Only privately-owned Vermer in the world.

Thor’s Brother is Bi

Loki will be written as a gender-bending bisexual in new comic spin-off.

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News

PHOTOS: Bernard Hopkins’s Win Saturday

At 48, Philly’s ultimate champion unveiled a new trick in A.C.

News

Penn State Announces Official Settlement with Sandusky Victims

Agrees to pay tens of millions to 26 victims.

News

George Will Apparently Really Nostalgic for Rick Santorum

“Gallantry.” “Dignified.” Sorry, what?

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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.


PHOTOS: Best Gayborhood Costumes

Lesbians as the entire cast of Orange is the New Black and more.

Wait, the Sixers Have a Rap Group?

Meet team WHOP (or what’s left of it).

News

Philly’s Brooklyn Flea Is Dead

But we’ll always have this photo of mini Donald Trump.

News

Comcast Offering Free HBO…Sort Of

New package unbundles HBO from premium cable.

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