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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

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What We Love: Vicci Martinez

She had us at Jolene

News

Can Year-Round Residents and Shoobies Be Friends?

Dissecting the Shore wars

News

David Tyree is an Idiot

The former NFL hero condemns gays

Morning Scoop: Bam Margera Speaks

Plus PPA workers getting English lessons

Philly Gay Men’s Chorus Does Village People

And the medley is gayer than ever

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Preview: Modern Slave

An exploration into black male identity


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.


Five Elegant Ice Buckets

The prettiest way to chill your best bottle? A very modern metal pail. Click below to see our five favorites.

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Is Obama Ready for Gay Marriage?

The complexity of the LGBT vote

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Focus on the Family

Tearing families apart?

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Raheem Brock Heading To Trial

And his co-defendant likes PYT

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America’s Most Costly Fight

How the war on drugs failed

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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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Being Out at Work Counts

The closet’s professional downside

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No More Voting Without ID

End our Banana Republic

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Harvard Study: TV Will Kill You

But we like it anyway

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Gay Stays in Deportation Cases

A new criteria may benefit same-sex couples

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