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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

“You Can’t Do It Safely.”

A Q&A with energy hub opponents who believe natural gas investment is the wrong choice for Philadelphia.

Philly Biker Featured in Out Magazine Spread

A spread on gay New York bikers club, Empire City.

News

Startup Showdown: Ranking Philly’s New News Sites

Mathis: How do Billy Penn, Philly Voice, and The Philadelphia Citizen stack up?

So. What the Hell Is an Energy Hub?

And how should we talk about it?

News

Conservatives Launch Attack on Comcast

Plus: What if Comcast was your boyfriend?

News

Kane Lawyer: Inky Reporters Are “Wrong Target”

Lanny Davis says prosecutor shouldn’t be targeting journalists for leaks.


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

Gun Advocates Sue Harrisburg, Using New Law

Houston-based U.S. Law Shield brought the suit.

News

Ramsey, Nutter Open Policing Panel

“There needed to be an end to an ‘Us versus Them’ mentality,” Nutter said.

News

Q&A: Marian Tasco Explains Why She’s Quitting Council

She says it has nothing to do with Darrell Clarke.

15 Pop Albums to Get Excited About in 2015

From Rihanna to Madonna and maybe even Adele.

News

SEPTA Considers Platform Screen Doors for Subway Lines

David Oh attempts to broker a deal.

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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.


10 Gay-Friendliest Places to Travel in 2015

Follow the rainbow flags.

News

How “Shocking” Was Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s Cosby Joke?

Weymouth: Considering the allegations, the Golden Globes hosts played it pretty safe.

News

Man Beaten, Robbed During Craigslist MacBook Sale

The incident happened on Christmas Eve.

In Depth on the Energy Hub

Weigh in on the pipelines, pollution and jobs.

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