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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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Vince Fumo Is Back in Business

The disgraced former state senator hired to help in battle for control of Southport.

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Actor from Tom Wolf Ad Was in Torture Porn

Alan Benyak tortured women in Breeding Ground.

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(UPDATE) Gerry Lenfest Is Tom Corbett’s Fifth-Biggest Donor

Inky publisher has given GOP candidate $252,000.

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Nutter: Will Sign Pot Decriminalization Bill, With Tweaks

Smoking in public will result in $100 fine — and that can be erased with community service.

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NCAA Restores PSU Scholarships, Bowl Eligibility

The worst of it is over for Nittany Lions fans.

Man Crush Monday: Alexander John

He shares stories behind some of his most swoon-worthy photo shoots.


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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UPDATE: Ravens Release Ray Rice

Follows furor over new video of the running back striking his then-fiancée unconscious in AC.

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33 Photos From the 2014 Philly Naked Bike Ride

Participants went as bare as they dared for cycling advocacy and body image acceptance.

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Kenyatta Johnson Wants Ori Feibush Lawsuit Dismissed

Developer, councilman go another round in court.

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Another Report Suggests Taj Close to Bankruptcy

Closing could come in November.

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Christie: Sports Betting Is Legal In New Jersey Now

Casinos and race tracks can now take game bets.

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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.


Allentown Transgender Woman Sues Cabela’s

She claims the sporting goods chain fired her because of her gender identity.

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Twitter Fury: Chuck Todd Debuts on Meet The Press

Mendte: When you’re attacked by both sides for being partisan …

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Brady Center Sues Gun Shop Over Officer’s Death

Bradley Fox was killed in Plymouth Township in 2012.

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Ursinus College President Is Dead

Bobby Fong rose from son of immigrants to academia.

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