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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

Talking Points

PECO takes on transgender issues

News

For Cole Hamels, What a Difference A Year Makes

Plus new details on Michael Vick’s tardiness for yesterday’s game

DAILY SCOOP

Little Roy doesn’t know when to stop

News

“De-Cantor” Eric Cantor

His remarks about Nazis are stupid

Weekend Roundup

19 reasons not to be bored

Jock

Inside the world of gay flag football


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.


The Fruit Fly

A straight gal navigates the gay world

DAILY SCOOP

Ryan Howard’s top 10

News

Cheating Chilean Miner

He might regret rescue

News

Scariest Movies Countdown

When M. Night gave us the creeps

News

Sharp Claws at the Nail Salon

How to deal with catty behavior?

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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.


Voice Lessons

William Way’s new multimedia exhibition

Q&A

10 Minutes With …

State rep candidate Fern Kaufman

Threesome

Style maker Matthew Izzo picks local favorites

News

Celebrate Gay & Lesbian History Month

31 GLBT achievers are spotlighted

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