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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

Win Tickets to See Jessie Ware

The British songbird is coming to TLA next week.

News

Pope Francis Suspends “Bishop of Bling”

Is he going to be willing to crack down in other areas, too?

News

IRS: Tax Season Will Start Late This Year

But it will still end on April 15.

News

Paul Levy Leads Philadelphians on City Innovators List

City officials, nonprofit workers also make the list.

News

The 10 Best Philly TV Ads on YouTube

Tastykake, Schmidt’s and Steak Em Up fared well, but No. 1 was a no-brainer.

News

D.A.: Coatesville District Dragging Feet on Racist Texts

Prosecutor wants better info about possible financial improperieties.


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.


LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: Joshua Durando

A funny one from Joshua Durando.

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News

Getting Food Stamps in Pennsylvania Is About to Get Easier?

“Asset test” is about to be disregarded in favor of something more fair.

Philadelphia School Closings Photo Collective Finkle
News

Nutter in Dark Over Clarke’s School Sales Plan

Council President won’t share info about potentially lucrative sales.

News

Would Charity Be More Effective if Wealthy Were More Charitable?

A plan to get them to put their money where their mouths are.

News

SEPTA, Transportation Funding Bill Delayed a Month

Negotiations leave local transportation advocates feeling nervous.

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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

Joan Walsh is Wrong: Liberals Should Criticize Obamacare Problems

No enemies on the left, right? Wrong.

8 Most Realistic Gay Sex Scenes

Queerty recently did a great roundup of the most realistic gay sex scenes in modern cinema — covering everything from Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger’s […]

News

Fox 29 “Investigation” Into Don Tollefson Was a Joke

Did the station pull punches?

News

Jersey Accent Fifth Sexiest?

The results of cupid.com’s highly scientific research.

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