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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

BSL Service Partially Suspended After Person Struck, Killed by Train

The incident occurred shortly before 9:30 a.m. at the Allegheny station.

News

Eagles Drop Daryl Worley Following Charges of DUI, Resisting Arrest

The Penn Charter grad’s tenure with his hometown team ended before it even got started.

Opinion

If You’re Not Enraged Enough to Act, the Starbucks Arrest Video Is Just Black Trauma Porn

There’s only one humane response to the arrest of two innocent Black men at a Philly Starbucks — taking a stand wherever and whenever you witness racism.

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Monday Is the Last Day to Register to Vote in the Pa. Primary

Waited to register till the last minute? Here’s what you need to know.

News

Krasner’s First 100 Days: DA Says Social Reform More Effective Than Prison in Preventing Crime

Philly’s prison population has dropped 9 percent since our new DA took office earlier this year.

News

How Mount Airy’s Malcolm Nance Became a Hero of the Resistance

The former Navy covert-ops man is the cable news talking head everyone turns to for the truth.


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

You Can Own Dodo Hamilton’s Treasures

Among the items that will be auctioned in April are a Cezanne and a jaw-dropping diamond ring.

Best Thing: The Ben Simmons/Donovan Mitchell Word War

When is a rookie … not a rookie?

News

Woman Who Shared Philadelphia Starbucks Arrest Video Tells Her Story

The controversial video has been viewed more than four million times in less than 48 hours.

News

Fired SEPTA Cops Charged With Beating Man on Frankford El Platform

Ex-officers Simcox and Lanciano turned themselves in to PPD on Thursday.

LGBTQ&A: Mikhel Harrison

We talk with the Philly queer political organizer on activism, protests, and resisting Trump.

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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

Even Philly Opera Singers Are Getting Into the Sixers Playoff Spirit

The fever has officially arrived in Philadelphia.

News

Philly Will Soon Be Home to the Biggest Wawa in the World

And it’s going to be very, very fancy.

News

The Soda Tax Has Had a Huge Impact on Philly’s Soda-Drinking Habits, Suggests New Study

Researchers at Drexel provide some fascinating insights into how the tax has changed the way we drink.

News

One of the Oldest Houses in Philly Is Going Up for Sheriff’s Sale

Here’s your chance to own an authentic piece of Philadelphia’s colonial past.

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