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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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News

Vote Like a Pro

Insider Matt Ruben on how to (legally) maximize your impact at the polls.

PHOTOS: Philly LGBT Business Leaders Gather for Lunch

Yesterday at Sofitel.

News

Seemingly Drunk Guy Tunnels Into Old City Bar, Drinks More

The Case of the Tipsy Tunneler.

Montco Senior Citizen Smuggled Booze to Pay for Prostitutes

Authorities found a prostitute under his bed.

News

The Case for Anthony Williams

Ajay Raju: Williams is a “champion of the dispossessed and a persuader of the privileged.”

NJ High School Wrestler Comes Out to Nosey Recruit

“Rumor is you’re bisexual. Is it true?”


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.


Council Committee Approves $7.27 Million for New Waterfront Prison

Plus, the Philadelphia Tribune endorses Anthony Williams.

News

“Pollen Tsunami” Wreaking Allergy Havoc in Philly Region

So much itchiness. Is climate change to blame?

News

Philadelphia Sick Leave Law Starts Wednesday

Could become issue in presidential campaign.

Man Crush Monday: Nicholas Casey

Who’s turned this expat’s eye since he moved here last year?

Move Over Millennials — In Philly, Boomers Are Booming

The 55-and over set is actually growing at a faster rate than young adults.

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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

I Was in No Hurry to Open My New iPhone

Hingston: It sat in its box for weeks — and that drove everyone in my life nuts.

News

Sam Katz for Mayor? He’ll Decide Within a Week

In or out? Katz says he’ll make a public decision before the primary election.

News

There Were 551 Bike Crashes in 2014

In the wake of bicyclist Jay Mohan’s death, what can we do to prevent more accidents?

16 Gay Things to Do This Week

The Gayborhood bathing suit bar crawl, Miss Fish 2015, NSFW explores greasy garage fantasies and more.

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