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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

Urban Outfitters Sued

A New York investor alleges deception

News

The Diceman Cometh… Run!

Andrew Dice Clay in A.C.

Eagles Hit the Gym

But not at NovaCare

More ‘He Said, She Said’ From Larry and Alycia

Straddling, fondling and narcisstic sociopaths

News

HelpUsAdopt.org Faces Homophobia

Why someone quit over same-sex adoption

News

Bill Maher on Gay Marriage

The comedian criticizes Obama


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

Fired Gay Priest is Teaching at UPenn

Fr. St. George finds a new calling

News

A Tribute to a Gay Soldier

Courage Campaign honors real people

News

Yes, I Was Right About Doug Collins

Bradley: I told you so

News

Coach Potatoes

Can’t anybody do anything without paid help anymore?

School District Bomb Threat

Plus: Rendell speaks about Corbett

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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.


Photo of the Day

Local musician Ben Arnold

News

Are You Ready for Some Fashion?

The Wharton Charity Show’s on April 7

Ruben Amaro: Prankster

Jennaphr Frederick gets April Fooled

News

Eddie Vedder’s Zero Second Sellout

Who the hell gets all those tickets?

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