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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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Horrifying Fox Mascot Airline Brings Cheap Flights to PHL

Frontier Airlines will soon be back in Philly.

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Penn Student’s Death Still Under Investigation

Homicide detectives are examining Amanda Hu’s death.

Settlement May Recognize Last Year’s MontCo Gay Marriages

Twenty-seven couples awaiting a judge’s answer.

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WATCH: Don Tollefson Talks About Guilty Plea

“I just want to make amends.”

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Big Leagues Sue Jersey Over Sports Betting

Gov. Christie told casinos and racetracks earlier this month that it is legal.

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Judge: Email Scandal Could Spread to Judiciary

Chief Justice Ronald Castille wants to know if judges exchanged the “racy” emails.


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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Councilwoman Decries “Scare Tactics” in PGW Sale

Tasco says UIL Holdings radio ad “is not in good taste.”

Man Crush Monday

Party producer Josh Schonewolf on his local dude crushes.

Philadelphia + a Pipeline (or Two) = America’s Next Energy Hub

About 1,400 miles from Philadelphia, at the northern edge of the Louisiana bayou, lies a spaghetti junction of steel tubing called Henry Hub, where 13 […]

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Will Carl Icahn Save the Taj Mahal Casino?

Report says he’s weighing $100 million bid.

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Council Delays PGW Sale Review

Now expected in mid-October.

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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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(UPDATE) Penn Student Dead of Apparent Suicide

University has been expanding its counseling outreach.

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WATCH: Is This the Coolest Moment From the Puerto Rican Day Parade?

Al Día says this Instagram video is a hit.

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In Pennsylvania, Heroin is Cheaper and Easier to Get Than Alcohol

And overdose deaths are rising.

Does Fighting Hate Crimes With Hate Speech Really Help?

What do we gain by vilifying Kathryn Knott?

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