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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

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News

Guy Pees on Car Wash During Botched Break-In

Raging Waters indeed.

News

Sister Mary Scullion Criticizes Firing of Gay Teacher at Waldron Mercy

She joins op-ed calling on church to treat gays and lesbians with dignity.

News

Former Atlantic City Casino Could Be Turned into Waterpark

The conversion has been approved.

Our Super Awesome Gay Staycation at Borgata’s Water Club

There are a lot of places that are aiming to compete for the gay dollar, but Borgata really does an extremely fine job.

News

Another Water Main Broke in West Philly

Traffic was shut down and SEPTA’s trolley service was interrupted.

News

What They’re Saying About Aaron Nola

The Phils’ rookie shines in debut, but takes the loss.


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

Philly Native Chosen to Lead Ferguson Police Department

Andre Anderson was a boxer here before his police career in Arizona.

News

10 Things to Know About (Aaron) Nola

The Phillies prospect makes his major league debut tonight. Here’s what to look for.

News

SEPTA Pope Pass Sales Will Not Resume This Week

54,000 customers hit SEPTA pope pass site in first minute of sales.

News

Cecily Tynan Says She Ran Faster Than Mike Rossi

The weather queen vs. the Boston Marathon dad.

Cheril Clarke, Author of Ugandan Lesbian Refugee Play Asylum

“If you’re gay, the consequence is death by the hand of your own 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.


News

WATCH: Mike Schmidt Bumped on All-Time Home Runs List

Albert Pujols knocked him to 16th all-time after a 3-HR day.

News

2008’s World Series Champs Helped Prepare SEPTA for Pope

SEPTA is trying to apply lessons from past transit debacles. Will it help?

News

L&I Buys Fake News Articles to Improve Image

$15,000 for three advertorials on Philly.com.

News

Police Made 68 Drug Arrests in One Neighborhood in Two Days

War on Drugs alive and well in Philly last week.

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