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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: Bon Jovi’s New Resto

Plus Vick vs. dog-fighting app

News

Dear Prince William

You are so boring

The Goods: Prep Schooled

Take a tip from Pine Valley’s Topsys and Merion’s Bunnies: Nouveau-classic accessories are both totally trendy and thoroughly timeless. Get your weekly style fix. Subscribe […]

Jim McGreevey Denied Bid at Priesthood

For “being a jackass”

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Straight + Butch

Butch Cordora’s new DVD launch

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Royal Wedding Blues

And a gay protest over marriage


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.


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Is Marriage a Privilege?

Rick Santorum thinks so

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Celebrity Pre-nups

Who gets what in divorce?

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Equality Forum Kicks Off

The six-day LGBT summit starts today

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The Phillies Phanatic Is Born

A look back at Philadelphia history

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How Reparations Can Help

African Americans deserve equal opportunity

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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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The NFL Draft

Ready for the Eagles to screw up?

Morning Scoop: Santorum’s Mistake

Plus a Q&A with Commissioner Ramsey

Five Sneaky Ways to Take the Headache Out of Seeing Your Doc

1. Avoid phone traffic For a routine appointment, call midmorning to early afternoon on Tuesday through Thursday. Patients tend to call first thing Monday morning, […]

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Gay Adoption Obstacles

Discrimination: It’s harmful to kids

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