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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

One of the “Worst Landlords in Philadelphia” Sues Over Negative Reviews

Peter Crawford is taking WhoseYourLandlord to court.

News

“Weak” Gun Laws in Pa., Other States to Blame for N.J. Crime, Say N.J. Officials

Gov. Phil Murphy says the weapons used in 77 percent of New Jersey’s crimes involving guns were from states other than his own.

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News

Voters to Settle Policy on Sexual Harassment Training for City Employees

Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown has sponsored a primary ballot measure to make the training mandatory for all city workers.

News

SEPTA Considers Dropping Transfer Fees as Part of Bus Network Overhaul

The potential move is said to have an impact on the bus system’s eventual redesign.

News

Sit-In Planned for Haters of the LOVE Park Redesign

Outraged by the lack of seating at the new JFK Plaza, a group of Philadelphians have planned a lawn-chair takeover on Tuesday afternoon.

News

The Next Philly Free Streets Destination: North Broad

The third installment of the popular automobile-free event will take place on August 11th.


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

Police: Temple Student Shot Dead in Off-Campus Apartment

PPD has identified 21-year-old junior Daniel Duignam as the victim of Saturday night’s fatal shooting in North Philly.

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News

Surprise: Stormy Daniels Is Dancing at the Penthouse Club This Week

Her just-announced appearance at the Philadelphia strip club follows her much-talked-about “Saturday Night Live” cameo.

News

What to Do About South Street

Can anything save the hippest street in town?

News

Catherine Price’s Modest Proposal: Dump Your Smartphone

The author of the buzzy new book How to Break Up With Your Phone spills on having a healthy relationship with the computer in your pocket.

Best Thing: Mayor Kenney’s State Store Stand

Let’s make buying marijuana as much of a pain in the ass as buying booze!

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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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Ex-Con Posing as Famous DJ Talked His Way Into CAPA

Jerez Coleman served prison time in 2016 and was once profiled on the MTV show “Catfish.”

News

Bernie Sanders, Larry Krasner to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform

Here’s how you can tune into their conversation on Friday.

News

Federal Investigators Detail Probe of Southwest’s Emergency Landing at PHL

The National Transportation Safety Board says the fan blades in Flight 1380’s failed engine made more than 32,000 trips.

News

Facebook Privacy Breach Affected Nearly 3M Pennsylvanians

“Nearly a quarter of the commonwealth’s residents had their personal data compromised,” says attorney general Josh Shapiro.

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