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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

Nils Lofgren Vs. Michael Vick

Why musicians should avoid criticizing athletes

News

Bedbugs in Philly

Where’s the panic?

News

Main Line Donations

Prada bags, Tory Burch duds

News

Pennsylvania Teachers’ Unions Are Losing Their Cool

And their power

Daily Scoop

Philly firm helps WikiLeaks

News

Org Helps Gay Couples Adopt

Grants awarded to same-sex couples


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.


Take color cues from the beach — vibrant coral and so-pretty Tiffany blue — for fresh, season-perfect Big Day accoutrements

Photography by Ryan Lavine. Styling by Mariellenn Melker.

News

PA Hate Crime Laws Don’t Protect Gays

NBC10 follows up on a G Philly story

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Gay Kids Punished More Than Straights

New report shows gay teens at higher risk

News

Philly Says, It Gets Better

The Trevor Project’s video message from Outfest

News

Philly and the Single Lesbian

An open letter to my parents

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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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Watching the Sixers

To see what Doug Collins wears

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What to Watch Tonight

Miss Piggy and Kermit!

Daily Scoop

Perelman Vs. Perelman

Honeymoon à Paris for a trip filled with food, breathtaking panoramas and even more romance than your wedding day

“Paris is always a good idea.” So said a starry-eyed Audrey Hepburn in 1954’s romantic drama, Sabrina. Truer words were never uttered. Along the tree-lined […]

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