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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

Morning Scoop

The cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems

News

Divorce Trend

Graying boomers call it quits

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A Gentler Blogosphere

Let’s argue better

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Where to Take a Date in Philly

Suggestions for first dates around town

Development News

Is Washington Square crowded enough?

News

End for Andy Reid?

Mike Miss: Beats me


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.


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Gaga Dresses as Condom

Pop star teams with MAC Viva Glam

Five New Beauty Breakthroughs

What’s new, what’s hot — what’s next — in beauty? Read on for the lowdown on five just-released, totally innovative must-haves you’ll wonder how you […]

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The Grindr Obsession

A journey into gay sex apps

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Dangerous News

Should reporters die for us?

News

Women Are Tough, Too

We’re not as defenseless as the NYC stabber’s apprehender thinks

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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.


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The Nicest Place in Town

Isn’t so nice

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Gay Day at the Flower Show

Mark your calendar for Paris in Philly

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The Education of Aqil

UArts settles a wager

Morning Scoop

God help us, Byko is on Facebook

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