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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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Blizzard Over, Cleanup Begins

The snow emergency remains in effect. Services will be restored slowly.

News

The Sánchez Insurgency

The Councilwoman’s fighting spirit could make her mayor — or wreck her career.

News

The Brothers’ Network Wants to Change How You See Black Men

Its goal is nothing short of revolutionary: To present black men as the multifaceted, complex and creative individuals they actually are.

News

Best Thing: They Called for Snow, and We Got Snow

Hingston: The forecasts were right.

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A Few of Our Favorite #PHLSnow Posts

Winter storm Jonas on Twitter and Instagram.

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How Much More Snow Are We Going to Get?

We could hit about two feet.


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.


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PHOTOS: 23 Scenes From Snowed-In South Philly

Christopher Leaman hit the streets of South Philadelphia to document the digging out.

Members of the Temple women's gymnastics team stuck on Pennsylvania turnpike
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Temple Gymnastics Team Is Stranded on the PA Turnpike

“It doesn’t look like we’re moving anytime soon.”

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PennDOT’s Snow Plow Tracker Seems to Be Working

Look at all those trucks out there.

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Christie Calls Out Anti-Dune Homeowners

N.J. governor rips Margate residents as shore floods.

News

The Snowy Streets of Philadelphia

Scenes from around the city of what Jonas hath wrought.

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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.


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News

Winter Storm Jonas: The Saturday Morning Update

About 15 inches of snow has fallen so far.

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WATCH: ATVs Swarm Snowy Art Museum Steps

They were quickly chased away by cops.

News

What They’re Saying About the Sixers

Snowed in? Catch up on this week’s Sixers news and head coach Brett Brown’s multiple podcast appearances..

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What the Storm Means for City, Homeless

Experts say people experiencing homelessness need options, not orders.

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