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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

Latest Stories

News

Heroes: Black Philadelphia Icons

Six deeply personal essays by Philadelphia African-American writers about figures in the city’s history.

News

Sadie T.M. Alexander: Philly’s Great Hidden Figure

The first Black woman to practice law in the state, she’s finally getting her due.

News

Marian Anderson: A Voice That Shattered Barriers

Her powerful singing changed the world.

News

One of Us: Jannie Blackwell

The 72-year-old, City Councilwoman talks Wawa, bike lanes, and one gargantuan feline.

Best Thing: We Are the Champions!

C’mon, you gotta ask?

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News

Here’s What the World Is Saying About Eagles Fans

We’re from Philly. No one likes us. We don’t care.


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 How Quickly the Streets Department Is Spiffing Philly Up Again

A before-and-after report on the 60 tons of trash from the Eagles parade.

News

There’s No Way Only 700,000 People Attended the Eagles Parade

Maybe the Inquirer and their Brit “experts” were still drunk when they crunched the numbers.

News

Philadelphia Just Showed the World How to Have a Super Bowl Parade

From the police to the fans to the toilets, here’s our graded review of the massive undertaking. (Guess what got an F?)

News

The Eagles Parade: A Love Letter to Philly

I went not as a devoted Eagles fan, but as a lifelong fan of my city — my now undeniably world-class city.

News

PHOTOS: Eagles Fans Will Climb Literally Anything

Yes, that includes porta-potties.

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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

Sorry, Chase Utley, But Jason Kelce Just Stole Your Place In Philly History

Chase’s timely f-bomb was great in ’08, but Kelce’s victory speech transcends it in every way.

Scenes From the Eagles Parade: Everything You Missed Edition

Were you out along Broad or on the Parkway today? Here’s everything else that went down.

News

This Jason Kelce Eagles Parade Speech Is the Best Effing Thing Ever

A man on fire.

PHOTOS: Fans Standing on Top of Things at the Eagles Parade

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