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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

This Season’s Workout Look

Look pretty in pastels.

Can Happiness Make You Skinny?

A year ago, plastic surgery practice Physician Body Solutions in Voorhees, Center City and Bala (877-433-5476, physicianbodysolutions.com) became a franchise of Dr. Robert Posner’s non-prescription […]

Advice from a local gardener.

Week 1Sow  “Loose-leaf lettuce can be planted densely, repeatedly harvested, and enjoyed at every stage of growth,” says Grace Wicks, owner of Center City’s Graceful […]

Anniversary of Fire at One Meridian Plaza

Photos (but not ours)

High-Tech Arrest

They’re watching us

News

Brett Mandel Bows Out

One less Nutter challenger


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

Tonight, It’s All About the Guyliner

Diamond Rings performs

News

Four Things That Make Me Worry About the Phillies

And one thought on Justin Bieber

News

Gay Man Wins Temporary Stay

He’s seeking permanent asylum in Philly

News

Hump Day Headlines

This week in LGBT news

News

Making a Scene

Tracy Buchholz is back

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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

The Truth About Good Cheer.

Go ahead, Philly. Be angry.

News

Does Delaware Want Gay Marriage?

Equality Delaware pushes for civil unions

News

Philly’s Fiscal Disaster

#1 Most broke system

Morning Scoop: Werth Misses Us

Plus: DROP can be fixed!

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