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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

“I’m Terrified”: Life on the Front Lines of the Sunoco Pipeline

Neighbors of the multibillion-dollar Mariner East project are looking for answers — and some are suing to stop it.

News

WATCH: Cory Popp’s Philly Winter Supercut

Bomb cyclones, nor’easters, and a special shoutout to our Super Bowl champion Eagles.

News

Philly’s Population Continues to Rise (Ever So Slightly)

The city is still growing overall, but in 2017 more people moved out than moved in.

News

PHOTOS: Scenes From That Nor’easter None of Us Wanted

Winter Storm Toby apparently didn’t get the memo about no more snow.

News

Can We Just Stop With Those Stupid Long-Range Winter Forecasts?

Unless you can tell me in November that I’m going to be without power for six days in March, I don’t care.

News

GOP Lawmakers Seek Impeachments Over Redrawn Congressional Map

Twelve state legislators have jointly filed resolutions calling for the dismissal of four Democratic judges on the PA Supreme Court.


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

Here’s Who’s Running for Congress in the Philadelphia Region

These are the names you can expect to see on the May primary ballot.

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Morning Report: Winter Storm Toby Is Coming, We Swear

And it’s bringing up to a foot of snow, ice, and strong winds.

News

Northern Liberties Org Calls Swastika “Cultural Terrorism”

The Northern Liberties Neighbors Association released a statement on Tuesday afternoon.

News

What to Know Ahead of Winter Storm Toby

The latest on SEPTA, roads and schools.

News

Somebody Painted a Swastika on This Northern Liberties House

Police are investigating.

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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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Why Is Crowdfunding the Only Way to Get Your Street Cleaned in Philly?

It’s been nearly a decade since Philadelphia provided this basic municipal service citywide.

News

Body of Missing St. Joe’s University Rugby Player Found in Bermuda

Investigators on the island have not ruled out foul play in determining a cause of death for Mark Dombroski.

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Here’s the Latest on the Spring Nor’easter Headed Our Way

Brace yourselves: The city could see 8 to 13 inches of snow.

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Reactions: U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Pa.’s New Congressional Map

It’s a major win for Democrats.

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