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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

News

SEPTA’s Transgender Debate

Calling for an end to M/F stickers

News

Man Attacked in Rehoboth

A gay man was beaten near Blue Moon

News

Two Tongues Are Better

The unexpected benefits of bilingualism

News

The Barnes Debate, A Rebuttal

Money trumps the law

News

The Barnes Debate

Enough already

News

Q&A: Bart Winokur

Partner, chairman and CEO of Dechert LLP


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.


Fire at the Union League

Right now!

News

College Athletes Shouldn’t Be Paid

Despite the Ohio State scandal

Phils Fans Flood Nats Game

Not everyone pleased

Comcast Goes Whee!

Hogwarts to get cable

Sarah Palin Has Arrived

Now everybody start live-Tweeting!

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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

Adoptive Mom Honored

Becky Fawcett helps LGBT couples adopt

News

Preview: QREAM

A new drag show sashays into The Barbary

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Old Navy Shows Gay Pride

New tees benefit the It Gets Better Project

News

The DIY Obituary

Better than a bucket list

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