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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

Police Seek Man in Connection With Killing at Jefferson Station

Police say the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.

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News

We Pitted the New Transit App Against SETPA’s Official App

Guess which won.

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News

Another Dîner en Blanc Brings More Complaints

The event was held at Dilworth Park this year, affecting SEPTA services.

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Opinion

The Mayor, the Rapist, and the Fear of the Sanctuary City

Is Jim Kenney’s staunch defense of Philly’s sanctuary city status really creating a public safety crisis? We took a look at the data.

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News

Get Ready for 10- (or 11- or 7-) Digit Dialing in South Jersey

Calling an 856 number from an 856 number? Seven digits is all you need. But dialing a 609 number from 609? Well …

News

Philly Unions Rally Against Trump’s Immigration Policies

Around 2,000 union workers gathered on Penn’s Landing on Wednesday.


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

Someone Bought a $4.5 Million Nickel in Philly

The 1913 Liberty Head Nickel is one of the rarest coins in the world.

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News

City to Block Weekend Access to Devil’s Pool

The decision follows an uptick in public safety issues at the swimming hole.

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News

After Grand Jury Report, Angry Reactions to Pope’s Tweet

His controversial tweet came hours before the investigation’s release.

Opinion

Kenney Must Be Dizzy From All the 180-Degree Turns He’s Pulling

Our mayor once again proves that pandering harms more than conviction.

News

WATCH: The Schuylkill Is a Trash Heap After Heavy Rain and Flash Floods

Rushing, muddy brown currents have left islands of basketballs, branches, plastic bottles, and tires near Boathouse Row.

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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

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: South Asian Drag Night

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News

Kenney: Nick Foles Should Start, Not Carson Wentz

But the mayor told TMZ that he’s “not Doug Pederson, of course.”

News

7 Injured as Man Opens Fire in Cheltenham Walmart, Then Crashes Into Cop Car

The incident occurred in the Cedarbrook Plaza store around 6 p.m. after a dispute in a checkout line, police say.

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News

Here’s the Pa. Catholic Church Child Sex Abuse Report

The report identifies 301 Catholic clergy members as “predator priests.”

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