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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

Morning Scoop: John Street for Mayor?

Plus DROP fallout

News

NJ Ruins Garden State Parkway

An ugly drive to the Shore

News

Larry Mendte’s Independent Vote

Election day shutout

What Philly CEOs Earn

It’s less than you think

Election Day Videos

Courtesy of Philly Clout

News

Clinton Supports I.D.A.H.O.

An international event for LGBT rights


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.


News

Why Don Lemon Came Out

His memoir’s release is coincidental

News

Former Wildcat Comes Out

Will Sheridan is gay

News

Confronting Gay Homelessness

New legislation aimed at LGBT youth

News

City Council Tackles Raccoons

Election day humor

Erasing Trump Name in A.C.

Plus: Don’t forget to vote

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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

That’s So Gay: PA Primary

Tomorrow is election day. Will you vote?

Denzel in Philly

Plus Michael Vick’s secret graduation speech

News

Free PMA This Wednesday

It’s International Museum Day

News

Barbuzzo Named One of 10 Best

Frommer’s ranks the Philly eatery

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