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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

8 Times City Hall Tried to Kill Fun

From banning skateboarding to the new anti-public-drumming bill, our local legislators really know how to wreck a good time.

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News

Buy Your Loved Ones a Jawnament This Holiday Season

Add a little Philly to your Christmas tree.

News

“She Just Liked Fire”: Family Searches for Answers in Gas-Station Suicide

Jerri Phillips lit herself ablaze at a Philadelphia gas station on Saturday night. And nobody knows why.

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News

Rowers Rescue Woman After Car Plunges Into Schuylkill

The athletes saw headlights shining through the water.

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News

Brian Sims Slams State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe for “Homophobic” Rant

A video of Metcalfe announcing his heterosexuality is making the rounds.

News

$99 Flights to Europe Will Soon Be a Reality

Assuming you’re willing to go no-frills on a transatlantic flight. And fly from New Jersey.


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

Believe It or Not, We Could Get Snow This Weekend

Granted, it will probably be a slushy, wintry mix.

News

City Hires Evan Thornburg as Deputy Director of the Office of LGBT Affairs

The longtime queer inclusivity consultant will work alongside executive director Amber Hikes.

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News

Police Arrest Teens in Beating Death of Homeless Man

Kevin Cullen was found unconscious in Holmesburg last month.

Opinion

Yes, Malcolm Jenkins Is a Sellout for Exploiting Kaepernick Protests

However he tries to defend it, the Eagles player’s public support of a suspicious multimillion-dollar NFL charity deal disrupted a racial justice movement that was bigger than the league itself.

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News

Pa. Legislators Set to Vote on Country’s “Most Restrictive” Abortion Bill

Here’s how Senate Bill 3 would affect Pennsylvania women’s health.

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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

For Sale by Owner: The Pope’s Philly Fiat

Holy Roller, Batman! The Archdiocese is auctioning off another car from Pope Francis’s visit to Philly.

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News

PennDOT: Here’s What You’ll Need to Get a Real ID–Compliant License

They won’t be available until spring 2019, but the state wants you to start prepping now.

News

Vince Fumo Would Like to Be Vince Fumo Again

How does that make you feel, Philadelphia?

News

Why Nicole Allen White Decided to Take On the Pennsylvania Society

The up-and-coming millennial power player on going head-to-head with a Philadelphia political tradition.

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