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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

Can Gay Actors Play it Straight?

Homophobia in Hollywood is taken to task

News

Rant of the Day!

America the Stupid

News

Philly Is Everywhere

Our city drama knows no bounds

News

Quizzo with the Roller Girls

See why lesbians love these folks

News

Philly and the Single Lesbian

New resolutions and the ex is back

News

Biggest Losers Of 2010

Tucker Carlson, Tea Party critics … and Dick Clark


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.


Morning Scoop

Rendell does Colbert

News

Gogol Bordello

Photos of the show

News

William Way Nets $6 Million

Rendell gives generously to gay-friendly projects

Levi Kreis Performs Tonight

Openly gay singer at World Cafe Live

News

Navy Officer Stars in Anti-Gay Videos

Controversial flicks precede DADT repeal

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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

Barbie Doll’s Lesson?

Get plastic surgery!

News

Are the Packers the Pick?

Eagle pessimism

Daily Scoop

Le Bec-Fin to stay open

News

16 and Pregnant

Make birth control easier to get

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