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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

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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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PPA Is Doling Out More Tickets to Cars Parked in Bike Lanes

The number of tickets written for vehicles blocking bike lanes rose 17 percent in 2018.

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Philly Pols Roast Trump After State of the Union Address

One state rep’s review: “The State of the Union is that it’s a shooting gallery controlled by ammosexual gundamentalists.”

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This Philly Woman Is Fighting How Black People Are Portrayed in Horror Films

Her fascinating documentary Horror Noire premieres this week on AMC Network’s Shudder streaming service.

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Opinion

Mayor Kenney, Where Is the Call for Bobby Henon to Step Down?

As an experienced politician, Mayor Jim Kenney should know by now that when it comes to holding political figures accountable, consistency is the key to […]

News

CNN Declines to Renew Michael Nutter’s Punditry Contract

Good thing the former mayor has a bunch of other jobs to fall back on.

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We’ve Found the Ultimate State of the Union Watch Party for Trump Fans

The bar owner is making two sets of Donald Trump coasters — one pro-Trump, one anti-Hillary.


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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Here’s Why Jamie Gauthier Thinks She Can Defeat Jannie Blackwell

“I am the right person, for this moment, to lead the 3rd District into the future,” says the West Philly native and former executive director of the Fairmount Park Conservatory.

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2019 Super Bowl Ad Winners and Losers, According to a Philly Ad Exec

Here are the five commercials that were worth the more than $5 million a spot — and the five that should have died in the pitch meeting.

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Johnny Doc’s People Told Us to Reach Out to His “Friends” for “Fairness”

So we did. The results are probably not what the recently indicted union leader was hoping for.

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Gritty Crashed Stephen Colbert’s Super Bowl Party

And it was more exciting than the Super Bowl itself.

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Ice Skate for Free at Dilworth Park in February

You just have to stop by the Capital One Cafe in Rittenhouse first to grab a ticket.

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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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Temple Coach Fran Dunphy Deserved Better

I’ve got some issues with how the Owls treated this Big Five legend.

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Teenagers Are More Stressed Than Ever. Who’s to Blame?

In Philly, well-off adolescents are experiencing a level of anxiety that’s unprecedented.

Best Thing This Week: There’s a Roomba Lawnmower!

Suburbia will never be the same.

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Here’s What Steve Klasko Had to Say About His First Trip to Davos

The Jefferson CEO dishes on the future of healthcare in Philly and what some observers have called the “Decline of Davos.”

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