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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

Paul Steinke Contemplating City Council Run

Reading Terminal Market GM eyeing seat.

News

RIP Carl Goldenberg, Peanut Chew Mogul

Family sold the company in 2003.

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News

About That Zillow Top 10 List

A Philadelphian’s response to last week’s reasons to move to Philly.

Equality PA President Resigns

Adrian Shanker is stepping down after two years.

News

Let’s Get Hall and Oates Elected to the Rock Hall of Fame

Fan voting will play a role in the final selection.

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News

What We Lost in Dr. Walter P. Lomax

10 things you probably didn’t know about the truly great Philadelphian.


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

Video: Why Is This Philly Police Officer Knocking Down a Basketball Goal?

Internal Affairs investigation is “fast-tracked.”

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News

Inky Journos Staying Neutral in Ownership Battle

“The Guild plans to be Switzerland.”

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: Julia Scotti

The trans comedian who recently made a comeback as a woman.

News

AC Spent $400K on Miss America

Mostly on overtime for city workers, Will there be reimbursement?

News

We Want Answers: Heather Mitts

Soccer star and Union sideline reporter opens up about retirement, life with A.J. and the child they’re expecting.

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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.


Today is Election Day in New Jersey

Will Cory Booker finally claim a U.S. Senate seat?

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News

Forget ObamaCare. Let’s Try Real Socialized Medicine!

A way out of the shutdown impasse in Congress.

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News

The Answer to America’s Out-of-Control Entitlement Problem

More good jobs and a dollop of shame.

News

Uber Lowering Fares in Philly

Don’t fear the meter.

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