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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

Facebook’s a New Weapon

But bullying is timeless

Daily Scoop

Joe Blanton will save us!

News

60 Seconds With Preston & Steve

How an AK-47 can make you a man

News

Kids Books Today

Wal-Mart sells anti-gay children’s book

News

Good, Bad and Mostly Ugly

Are Philly guys fugly?

News

The Color Purple

Make a fashion statement against gay bullying


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

Philadelphia Is the Next Greece

Philly is broke, and there’s no bailout in sight

News

Mourning June Cleaver

How her death impacts us all

Daily Scoop

Web site: Philly has ugly men

Live Reading

Two local authors wax poetic on Philly

News

Gotta Have Faith

Equality PA and HRC team up

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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.


98 bargains, deals, and discounts for the discerning palate

Even in flush times — remember those? — everyone loves a bargain, a steal,  a deal. But “cheap” means something different to each person — […]

Q&A

10 Minutes With…Suzanne Westenhoefer

The openly gay comedian talks Tastykakes

News

Election Predictions

Our region will play big role

News

60 Seconds With Preston & Steve

How to tell her she’s fat

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