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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

Temple: Eagles Want Big Rent Increase at Linc

The school says the Birds are seeking to more than double school’s costs.

Philly Grindr Hookup Turns Violent for Visiting Canadian Man

The meetup turned into a crime spree.

News

Schwartz Questions Wolf Loan

This is the best we have so far as gubernatorial race scandals go.

News

Before and After: One Woman’s Weight Loss Transformation

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Commencement Speaker Madness!

From John Legend to Al Gore, Terry Gross to Ed Herr, we rate 20 local colleges’ picks.

News

Another Fox 29 Reporter Makes Ridiculous Tweet

Thought Joyce Evans’ tweet was bad last October? See who’s tweetin’ bad at Fox 29 now!


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.


News

10 Things You Should Know America Slaveholding Third President

Coard: Read this before you go to Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello.

News

‘Works Bomb’ Detonated at Philly School

A student faces a felony charge for the homemade explosive.

State Capitol in Harrisburg
News

Six Winners and Losers in the Abandoned Sting Case

The attorney general is losing. Republicans are winning. Who else makes the list?

News

Chris Christie Aides Head to New Hampshire

Governor apparently still laying ground for presidential run.

Hall and Oates album cover for Private Eyes, the Very Best of Hall and Oates
News

Hall & Oates Enter Hall of Fame, Strike Blow for Philly Musicians

Questlove is on hand to induct them.

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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.


News

City Council Stalls Process on PGW Sale

Council president warns against being rushed to judgment.

State Capitol in Harrisburg
News

The Abandoned Sting Case Might Be Bigger Than You Thought

A dozen politicos took gifts; we only knew of five.

News

PHOTOS: Penn Students Protest Spring Fling Crackdown

You’ve got to fight for your right to #freefling.

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News

Kane Just Turned Abandoned Sting Into Double-Dog Dare

She calls on Seth Williams to prosecute, if he likes it so much.

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