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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

Graduation speaker face-off!

Let the commencements commence

Our Lawmakers and the Government Shutdown

What are Toomey, Brady and the whole gang up to?

Firefighters Endorse Milton Street

Take that, Nutter!

Philly’s $8,000 Cab Fare

Hint: West Philadelphia

Kate Gosselin Is Being Sued

Meanwhile, Jon looks good

Where Should the Sartorialist Go?

According to the AV Club, nowhere


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.


Ed Rendell’s Newest Gig

How many jobs can our former guv do?

News

What We Love: Kick in the Eye

Vox Populi explores queer art

News

Gaga Confronts Anti-Gay Protester

It’s all part of Gagavision

News

More Than 9 Million and Counting

How many gays are there exactly?

News

Tropicana vs. Tin Angel

The live music experience

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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

CineFest Kicks Off Today

Check out these gay-friendly flicks

News

The Most Hilarious Voice Mail Ever

Click here to hear it

Morning Scoop: Phils Win

Plus Larry Mendte is in Libya

News

The Alycia Lane Effect

Giving women in the media a bad name since 2007

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