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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.


Governor Josh Shapiro pennsylvania
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

Guys, Tom Ridge Changed Mind on Gay Marriage *Months Ago*

This isn’t news!

News

Gawker Outs Fox Anchor Shepard Smith as Gay

The apparent boyfriend has ties to Penn State and Temple.

News

A GIF of Eddie Vedder Falling Down During His Philly Concert

Over and over and over…

News

Are the Redskins Changing Their Name to the “Bravehearts”?

The cure for a racist name? Mel Gibson!

PHOTO: World’s Biggest Sand Castle

Jersey Shore behemoth to win Guinness World Record.

What to Do This Weekend

Ghost Ships, hairy burlesque, gay Bingo and more.


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.


POLL: Voters Don’t Think Chris Christie’s a “Bully”

Other poll: NJ Voters delusional.

News

Matthew Perry to Speak at Penn

Tickets are going for…$5.

News

Chris Goldstein Is the Feds’ Next Pot Martyr

Facing a court date, the Philly NORML co-chair will still attend a protest tomorrow.

New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Weiner
News

Jennifer Weiner v. Jonathan Franzen, Vol. III

The literary war rages on.

News

Legendary Former WMMR DJ Arrested on Sex Charges

Accused of trying to solicit a six-year-old.

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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

Middle-Aged Women: Get Off Facebook!

Ask Monica warns: Don’t fall for these seven relationship-wrecking traps.

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter
News

Mike Nutter Hates WHYY Pledge Drives As Much As You

Calls out Dave Davies for hawking mugs.

News

Do People Really Pee Themselves at Terror Behind the Walls?

Yep, and that’s not all they do. Ew.

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: Bill Chenevert

Be careful, this one’s NSFW!

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