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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

Best Thing: We Got a National Student Poet!

Downingtown’s Juliet Lubwama is one of five winners nationwide.

News

Timothy Piazza Case: Judge Drops Felony Charges Against Frat Brothers

It’s a blow to attorneys who argued that the men were culpable in Piazza’s death.

Comcast SportsNet Seeks “Authentic” Philly Fans for Promo Shoot

Be careful what you wish for – you just may get it.

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Funeral Home Worker Charged With Dumping Organs in Philly

Police found the infant remains in a casket in July.

Questlove to DJ at Free Prince Tribute Concert in West Philly

Morris Day and the Time and Sheila E. will also peform at this year’s N2N Festival.

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Philly FOP Holds “Back the Blue” Police Rally

John McNesby says about 2,000 people showed up.


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.


LGBTQ&A: Nima Etemadi

We chat with Food Network’s Cupcake Wars winner.

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News

Beware the Fence on Manayunk’s Pencoyd Bridge

It gives off static shock.

Terrell Owens: “Me Not Being on the Field Right Now Is a Joke”

Trinacria: Just shut up, T.O.

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News

Pa. State Cops: Let’s Not Be Pennywise and Clown Foolish

Troopers want you to watch out for creepy clown sightings this fall.

EPA Cuts Could Make the Delaware Goop Again

First it was the Jersey Shore. Now The Donald’s coming after our river.

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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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You’ll Soon Have to Pay to Read Philly.com Stories

The news website will start using a paywall next month.

News

Could West Philly’s Brand-New $50K Bike Lane Disappear?

Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell isn’t so sure about the project.

News

Neighbors Want This Philly Bar Shut Down … Now!

Armed bouncers in bulletproof vests? Time to go elsewhere.

Opinion

Neighborhoods Are Bearing the Cost of the Conrail Heroin Camp Cleanup

Nickels: What was the city thinking?

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