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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

Latest Stories

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Teens According to Four Philly High School Teachers

The crisis is bringing issues of equity into sharper focus, testing students’ resilience, creating uncertainty for the fall, and possibly spelling the end of snow days.

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News

Philly Coronavirus News: Many of You Should Get Your Stimulus Money Today

Plus, meet the Philly judge who is fighting every single coronavirus-based inmate request for release.

rachel levine, Secretary of Health for Pennsylvania, is the state's top official battling the coronavirus

Meet Rachel Levine, the Health Secretary Leading the Coronavirus Battle in Pennsylvania

Don’t hold the fact that she’s a Patriots fan against her.

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Philly Coronavirus News: Drexel Hit With Student Class-Action Suit Demanding Tuition Refunds

Plus, Mayor Kenney is being pressured to ban cars from the Ben Franklin Parkway. We 100 percent agree.

The Sad, Seemingly Inevitable History of Blaming Pandemics on “Others”

From “the Black Death” to “the Chinese Virus,” an examination of pandemic-shaming with Penn expert David Barnes.

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News

Everyone in Pennsylvania Should Sign Up for a Mail-In Ballot. Here’s How.

You’ve spent most of the past four years obsessed with voting in 2020. Don’t let a virus stop you.


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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Philly Coronavirus News: SEPTA Changes Rider Mask Policy After Outrage Over Viral Video

Plus, prisons begin releasing inmates.

Best Thing This Week: Steak-Umm’s Twitter Wins the Internet

Finally, somebody gets to the meat of the matter.

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News

A Professional Stylist’s Advice for Men’s At-Home Haircuts

Is your hair starting to annoy you? Stylist Josh DeMarco has some tips that can help.

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Philly Health Department Writes Excuse Note for Jen, Nurses Dance to Ciara, and More Good News From This Week

Your weekly round up of good news — because it can’t all be bad news.

Now We Just  Virtually Drop in on Our Friends All the Time

Maybe we can’t all be together physically, but we can sure as hell show up on one another’s screens.

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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.


Jim Gardner interviews Mike Pence about the Philadelphia coronavirus crisis

Philly Coronavirus News: Jim Gardner Interviews Mike Pence About Philly Concerns

Plus, Philadelphians are still not social distancing enough.

“Because We Are Philadelphia”

Read Mayor Kenney’s inspiring message to the city.

News

5 Ways Philly Was Doing Well Before the Pandemic

By knowing where Philadelphia stood before the pandemic, we might learn what to expect on the other side.

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You Can Forget About an Eagles Season This Year, Says Top Penn Doc Zeke Emanuel

“It would be the perfect petri plate,” he tells us.

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