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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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Does Your Brood Bleed as Green as This Three-Generation Eagles Family?

The Del Fabbro family on raising kids right.

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10 Stats That Show How Much We Love the Eagles

Our maniacal fandom, by the numbers.

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Jason Kelce’s Super Bowl Parade Speech, Annotated

You heard the oratorical masterpiece the Eagles center scream-shouted from the Art Museum steps. But do you know what it meant?

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Stephen Fried on Our Other Big Ben

In his new bio on founding father and revolutionary physician Benjamin Rush, the decorated journalist argues it’s not all about the Franklins.

Take Me to the River: Michael Solomonov’s Favorite Place

The chef, restaurateur, and runner on the postcard-perfect vistas of Boathouse Row.

Teacher/Wrestling Pro Hangs Up Nazi Singlet

“This character no longer exists, nor will he reappear.”


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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Pa. Auditor General to Probe Tuition Rates at Temple

He’ll also look at the school’s accuracy in reporting academic statistics, among other issues.

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Is Bud Light Making Philly a Doug Pederson Statue?

The beer brand said it has another “surprise” for the city.

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Judge Orders Couple to Turn Over Donations for Homeless Man

Kate McClure and Mark D’Amico went viral for raising $400K for Johnny Bobbitt Jr.

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Feds: We’ll Crack Down on a Safe Injection Site in Philly

In response, the city’s health commissioner basically said, “meh.”

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Spray Sunscreen Is the Real Evil We Should Ban at the Jersey Shore

Politicians are obsessed with banning smoking on the beach. Meanwhile, the insidious spray sunscreen menace envelops us all.

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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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Police Arrest Suspect in Murder of Ex-Playboy Model

Authorities say Jonathan Wesley Harris was apprehended in Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

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Philly Schools to Close Early Thursday Due to Heat

The school district extended this week’s heat-related early dismissals.

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This Woman Calls SugarHouse a Terrible Place to Work for Breastfeeding Moms

Once she came back from maternity leave with a need to pump regularly, card dealer Rita Mercado says the waterfront casino made her life a living hell.

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Sen. Bob Casey, Lou Barletta to Debate in Philly This Fall

The debate is one of two scheduled ahead of the November election.

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