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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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5 Pennsylvania Colleges Investigated for Handling of Sexual Assault

That’s the most of any state. In Philly, Temple is on the list.

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Bariatric Surgery: Financially Planning Your Weight-Loss Surgery

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PHOTO: Jim Gardner Holds A Baby

Just what we need to make the day better.

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Trolley Crushes Car, Kills 1

Gruesome accident in Fishtown.

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Nutter Says Rainstorm is 7th-Worst in City History

Schuylkill crested higher than during recent hurricanes.

Interview: Kristin Chenoweth

The tiny belter is singing the National Anthem at a Phillies game next week.


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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Muslim Inmate Sues for Religious Right to Conjugal Visits

Inmate said he was entitled, under religious protection laws.

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Dead Whale in A.C. Tagged with Graffiti

The tag appears to be a fraternity’s letters.

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Inky Print Circulation Continues to Decline

40,000 Sunday subscribers lost in just one year.

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UberX Is Here

And by here, we mean South Jersey. (Thank the PPA.)

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The 10 SEPTA Rules of Engagement

Palan: The New York Times says people who talk on public transit enjoy it more. They’ve clearly never been to Philly.

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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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Think Smokeless Tobacco Eliminates Your Cancer Risk? Think Again

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PHOTOS: Part of Icandy Collapsed Today

Photos of the crumbling facade.

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PECO Parent Company Is Getting Bigger

Exelon is buying Pepco Holdings for $6.8 billion

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Jacqui Frazier-Lyde Will Be First Woman in PA Boxing Hall of Fame

Joe Frazier’s daughter also packed a punch.

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