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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

Food Expiration Dates Are a Hoax and You’re Dumb to Believe Them

Stop worrying that your food is too old.

Best Thing This Week: Philly’s Big Hoops Win

Nope, we’re not talking about the Sixers.

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News

Yes, It’s Supposed to Snow (a Little) This Weekend

Here’s what you need to know about the forecast.

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News

Everyone Is Jumping on the Eagles Bandwagon

Here are all the ways we’re preparing for Sunday’s game against the Saints.

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News

Rhynhart Blasts ACCT for “Wasteful” Spending

The Controller’s Office says the organization misused grant funds, among other things.

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News

Richard Vague Says He Might Run for President in 2020

The Philadelphia venture capitalist has been quietly — and we do mean quietly — exploring the possibility.


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 26-Year-Old Latino Biologist Wants to Become Philly’s First Gay Councilman

Adrian Rivera-Reyes, a democratic socialist, has officially announced his City Council at-large bid as “a nontraditional candidate.”

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Stormy Daniels Swears She’s Not House Hunting in Philly Horse Country

Philly horse country people say they’ve heard otherwise.

News

Police: Florida Man Starts Fight Over Cheesesteak

He reportedly became angry after the sandwich was served on a sesame seed bun.

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News

“Double Doink” Is the New Philly Special

Fans are embracing the term with food specials, T-shirts, and even a billboard.

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News

Sad Day for Philly Package Thieves: Amazon Opens Center City Pickup Location

Because having Amazon stick boxes on your stoop has proved to be a really bad idea.

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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.


Opinion

City’s New Leadership Pipeline Program Is an Affront to Real Diversity

The diversity problem at city nonprofits doesn’t stem from “unqualified” minorities applying.

News

Federal Workers to Protest the Government Shutdown

They’ll meet at Independence Mall on Tuesday morning.

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News

Lê From Hop Sing Laundromat Is Opening a “North Korean” Banh Mi Shop

Chinatown’s most divisive, most peculiar, most enigmatic character finally enters the Philly restaurant game. And we couldn’t be more excited.

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News

The Jason Kelce Parade Costume Is Selling Like Crazy Right Now

The Birds’ double doink victory over the Bears is sure helping.

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