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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

ThinkFest Preview: Josh Shapiro on the Catholic Church Scandal

Pennsylvania’s attorney general will discuss clergy abuse investigations far-reaching implications at our annual event this month.

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News

Police Say This Man Tried to Set a South Philly House on Fire

According to investigators, he slid newspapers into the mail slot of a home and then lit them on fire.

News

Meet the New Northeast Philadelphia

How a staid, frayed, forgotten stretch of Philly has become the most interesting place in the city.

News

Can Villanova Basketball Survive Its Success?

Coach Jay Wright says the only obstacle to the team continuing its winning ways could be … himself.

Jeff Guaracino Takes the Reins at Visit Philly

The whiz gets his shot to run our tourism agency.

Best Thing This Week: Something Truly Terrifying

Who are these strangers at my door?


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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News

ThinkFest Preview: The Front Lines of Philadelphia’s Opioid Crisis

A panel featuring Maria Quiñones-Sánchez, Mike Newall and Nydia Han.

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News

I Tried Burger King’s “Philly Cheesesteak Burger” So You Don’t Have To

And within a couple of hours, I was projectile-vomiting all over the place.

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News

24 Photos That Prove Peak Fall Foliage Has Officially Hit Philly

Peak fall foliage is officially upon us: Swaths of crispy autumnal tones are spreading across the city landscape, and we are loving it. If you’re […]

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News

The No-B.S. Guide to the 2018 Midterm Election

Everything you need to know before you vote, in an easy-to-read format.

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News

New Center City Wawa Opens With Free Coffee Weekend

Apparently Wawa’s free coffee weekends are a thing now, and we’re happy about it.

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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.


News

A Definitive Ranking of the Best Halloween Candies, According to a 12-Year-Old

In: Skittles. Out: Almond Joys.

Opinion

City Council Should Ban Cashless Stores, Because Philly Can’t Afford Them

A bill that proposes to fine Philadelphia businesses that refuse to take cash is unusual in actually acknowledging our poverty crisis.

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News

Remember When Halloween Costumes Used to Be, You Know, Scary?

Yeah, Gritty is great, I guess. But could we please gets some goblins and ghouls back in the game?

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News

Philly-Area Media Chain Tells Readers: Don’t Vote for a Single Republican

“There are some Republicans that do a good job and should be taken seriously,” says the editor. “But they are sort of sacrificial lambs, unfortunately.”

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