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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

Paul Case Does Camp Tabu

He dishes on Kathy Griffin and underpants

News

Read This, Feel Better

A Times piece that made me happy

Morning Scoop: Hey, Newbies!

We’ve got 8,400 of them

Church Names Names

The 21 suspended priests

Census Results: Philly’s Growing

Just a teensy, tiny bit

News

End of Fumo Era

City Council changes


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

So long, Werth

The end of the affair

News

Teaching Gay in School

And the impact of the Safe Schools Act

News

Hump Day Headlines

Gay news you can use

Lesbians Who Look Like Justin Bieber

Bieber fever takes on a whole new meaning

Morning Scoop: Renting the Linc

Plus angry Eagles ticket holders

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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.


PA Budget: The Easy Version

What you need to know

News

I Saw it on Facebook

What gays are talking about in Philly

Milton For Mayor

As of today, it’s official

News

Black-Tie Bingo is Back

It’s not just for grandmothers anymore

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