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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

Exploring New Hope

A gay guide from arts to eats

Mission to Mt. Airy

Where gay and lesbian families are the norm

24 Hours in Atlantic City

Cocktails, casinos and much more

14 Minutes from the Gayborhood

Collingswood is an LGBT suburb

Morning Scoop: The Big Meh

Nutter’s budget nothingness

News

Dating a Coworker

Fair game or foul play?


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.


Battle of the Whoopie Pies

They’re ours, dammit

Hilarious Halladay Video

Roy/Chooch bromance

News

Atlantic City on Christie

Opinions from the casinos

News

Is Philly Satire Proof?

The debut of the Onion

News

Permission to Marry

Sexist and old-fashioned?

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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

Wrestling Girls Need Fair Fights

In PA, they’re stuck fighting the guys

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Bon Jovi’s Teleprompter

Jon doesn’t know the words to his songs?

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Russell Simmons For Marriage Equality

The hip-hop mogul shows his support

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Charlie Sheen’s Gay Hookup

The script that could have been

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