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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

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Old City Gets a Jonathan Adler!

The gay designer takes over the old Fosters

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Obama on World AIDS Day

A video message with local resources

Three Ways to Look and Do Better

Matthew Izzo’s weekly style picks

A Concert for World AIDS Day

Local gay musicians raise money for Mazzoni

AIDS and the Cinema

Gary Kramer’s World AIDS Day movie guide

Daily Scoop

McFadden’s settles lawsuit


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.


Instead of writing a check to your favorite local charity, donate your time or resources to one of these organizations.

This holiday season, give back without emptying your wallet through one of these  organizations. Each of these Philadelphia-area charities offer unique and creative options for […]

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The Homogenized Main Line Teenager

What happend to rebellion?

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Pat-Down Protests? Scanner Showdowns?

Sorry, no one cared

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Christmas Music Overload

Ho, ho, no!

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Christmas Wish List

No luxury cars, please

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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.


Daily Scoop

Jamie Moyer down, but not out … yet

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Philly and the Single Lesbian

Has my train finally left the station?

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Strange Powers Opens in Philly

Documentary follows gay singer-songwriter Stephin Merritt

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Andy Reid

Genius or fool?

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