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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

Man Stabbed At Funeral Home

Join the love train

We’re the Seventh Most Walkable City

Plus a “Sixth Borough” reference

Paratransit Bus Overturns

The Boulevard really is bad luck

News

The Phillies Need to Add a Bat

Plus: The Gonzo-Murphy feud

The Pitching Robot Results

It’s no Cliff Lee

Country’s Tallest Building Needs Tenants

But it’s still a parking lot


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

Amoroso: Layoffs A “Great Opporunity”

Get out the B.S. meter

News

Mayor-Again John Street

He’d run just to banish Nutter

News

The United States of Gwyneth

Move over, Oprah

News

Hump Day Headlines

LGBT news this week

The Goods: Natural Beauty

In celebration of Earth Day, this week’s product roundup features natural and eco-friendly products that will help you green your beauty routine. All selected by […]

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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

More Support = Less Suicides

Gay-friendly regions are good for teens

News

Black Gay Pride Sees Stars

A famous singer and full list of events

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What We Love: Josh Lehrer

A spotlight on transgendered youth

News

New Book on Philly Is a Crock

Or is it a race thing?

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