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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

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News

Washington Post: Comcast Is Evil

Meet the robber barons of the internet age.

New LGBT Movies You Can Stream Right Now on Netflix

Gay flicks at your fingertips.

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Here’s Why Philly Voted Against Another Bill to Shrink the Legislature

And why it might actually pass this time.

News

PHOTO: Randomly Topless Dr. J

Tropic Thunder.

News

Questlove Teams Up With…Bloomberg?

Is he even a Philly guy anymore?

News

Everybody Loves the New MOVE Documentary

A “riveting chronicle.”


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.


Brian Sims and Steve McCarter Introduce PA Marriage Equality Act

The reps stoke the fire of an already-contentious state battle for equality.

News

Tony Luke Will Star in a Reality Show

Not about a gay Mummer, unfortunately.

News

Why Tom Corbett and Mike Nutter Held Hands Yesterday

Unlikely bedfellows, together in Philly.

News

Sims Announces Marriage Equality Bill

Live from LOVE Park

News

Are These Local Republicans Defecting to End the Shutdown?

Get to know your RINOs.

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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

The Mayor and the Dealer

Did A.C. Mayor know about drug deals on city property?

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: Jonathan Hernandez

Singer, photographer, sometimes drink-slinger Jonathan Hernandez touches on his jack-of-all-trades-ness.

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VIDEO: Apparent Sasquatch Sighting in PA

At last! Unimpeachable proof!

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Sarah Palin Is in our Midst

Celebrity politician disses Cory Booker for being… wait for it…

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