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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

On Our Gaydar: Library of Congress

Kameny honored and a gay guide to D.C.

News

A.C. Goes Gay

Resorts opens a new gay nightclub

News

The Real Royal Couple?

Madeleine McCann’s parents deserve credit

News

Calming Female Hysteria

Do women need different cell phones?

Morning Scoop: Blanton’s Comeback

Plus a faster trip to NYC

News

Mother’s Day Goes Gay

A tricky holiday for kids of lesbians


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

The Saturday DN

Worth a buck?

Philly’s Richest

How they’re investing

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Miss Richfield 1981 Loves Philly

The drag performer sings our praises

News

Trans-Health Conference Turns 10

Chaz Bono to headline in June

Jennifer Carroll and Bradley Cooper

On CBS3, post booze-binge

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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

John Brown’s Birthday

A selfless, courageous hero

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Miss Philly Gay Pride Crowned

Here she is…

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The Astroturf Is Always Greener for Villanova

Their football program is in athletic limbo

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More Cancer in Gay Men?

A new report reveals startling stats

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