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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

Two Incoming City Council Members Are Endorsing Elizabeth Warren for President

Isaiah Thomas and Jamie Gauthier join Mayor Kenney and DA Larry Krasner in supporting the Massachusetts senator.

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News

Can This Charismatic Pastor Rally Philly Around Its Most Intractable Problem?

Inside Bill Golderer’s big, bold — and, dare we say, revolutionary — idea for tackling poverty in Philadelphia.

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News

I Built My Identity Around Being Bipolar. Then My Doctor Said I’m Not Bipolar

What happens when what’s wrong with you isn’t what’s wrong with you?

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News

Why Youse Guys Should Start Saying Y’all

Y’all is gentler. And more inclusive.

Best Thing This Week: WIP Callers and Their Priorities

Never let a family emergency get in the way of your salient point about an underperforming Iggle.

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News

Philly’s Latest Literary Star Has a Second Book Out This Week

We talk with Carmen Maria Machado about her haunting new memoir, In the Dream House.


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

This Giant Interactive Cocoon Exhibit Is Coming to the Navy Yard

You can visit — and crawl through, if you’re brave enough — starting on Saturday.

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News

New World Cafe Host Raina Douris on Following David Dye and Why Radio Will Never Die

Also: how she plans to get baby-boomer XPN listeners to trust a millennial’s musical taste.

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News

This Exton Mom Says Urban Outfitters Fired Her for Trying to Get Pregnant Again

Anna DeMarco, 39, has filed a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against the South Philadelphia–based retail conglomerate, which also owns the Anthropologie and Free People brands.

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News

Say Goodbye to Cash Tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike

And hello to E-ZPass, if you don’t already have it — or you can just wait for a bill to show up in the mail.

It’s 2039. Here’s How Philadelphia Finally Embraced Its History.

Jeff Guaracino, Sheila Hess, and Marc Brownstein will discuss why Philly’s most unique asset — its history — helped us become the greatest city in America.

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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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News

Election Recap: Working Families Party Gains Council Seat, Democrats Take Delco

Oh, and Jim Kenney was reelected mayor. Here are six takeaways from Election Day.

Opinion

What the Working Families Party’s Historic Win Means for Philly Politics

Community organizer Kendra Brooks became the first third-party candidate to win a City Council at-large seat in the modern era. Is this the beginning of the end for Philly’s two-party system?

It’s 2039. Here’s How We Finally Smashed the Old Boys’ Network

At this year’s ThinkFest, Jamie Gauthier and Katherine Gilmore Richardson will discuss the future of Philly politics.

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News

It’s Election Day in Philadelphia: Here’s What You Need to Know

From poll locations and hours to what to do if you see something suspicious, we’ve got you covered.

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