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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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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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“If The KKK Killed 200 Black Men Every Year, We’d Be on Lockdown”

Mayor Nutter talks race at the Aspen Institute.

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Bariatric Surgery: The First Step to Lasting Weight Loss

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Chart of the Day: Philadelphians and Cars

Only NYC has a higher percentage of non-car commuters

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Stabbing Spree Reported at Western PA High School

“Multiple people” injured at Franklin Regional High School Murrysville.

An employee of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority raises his fist in the air, Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, while entering a SEPTA bus depot in north Philadelphia. | AP Photo, Joseph Kaczmarek
News

Willie Brown Is a Changed Man

Mathis: In 2009, it seemed he couldn’t wait to shut down SEPTA. This time around, he’s more cautious.

News

“Digital District” Would Bring Electronic Displays to Center City

Would it be Philly’s version of Times Square?


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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Activist Brings “Private” Charges Against Lawmakers in Sting

Gene Stilp will carry on where Kathleen Kane wouldn’t.

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NYT: Drexel May Build Over Train Yard

Examines redeveloping 75-acre train hub to host academic institutions, retail stores.

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Tom Wolf Is Biggest Spender in Gov’s Race

Campaign finance forms show he’s outspending everybody else — put together.

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WATCH: The Phils Go Marching In

They look kinda pumped for today’s home opener.

Divine’s 5 Best Movie Moments

Can you handle the filthiest person alive?!

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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

When Joy Behar Called Chris Christie “Toast”

An uncomfortable moment at a roast.

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Vape No More: Nutter to Sign E-Cigarette Regulations

Wednesday ceremony planned at City Hall.

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Union: No Talks With SEPTA Until Financial Disclosures

No strike yet. But union warns: “We can do so on short notice.”

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PA Expected to Ban Underage Tanning

Thus, ensuring a generation of super-pasty prom-goers.

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