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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

Three People Are Shot in Philly Every Day

And with several months left in 2017, that number could go up.

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Bullets Spray Home Connected to South Philly Teens’ Murder

Police say the property is the house of a person of interest in the shooting.

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Officials: Beware Weed-Infused Halloween Candy

The rise of marijuana edibles is having an unexpected side-effect.

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Reading Terminal Market Is Getting Wine and Liquor Kiosks

The beloved attraction is about to get even better – and boozier.

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News

More Than 1,000 Gather at Vigil for Slain Teen Boys

The commemoration shut down a South Philly intersection.

Opinion

Racism in the Gayborhood: A Progress Report

And an invitation.


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

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Halloqweens Bash.

News

Is This Jersey Shore Town Seriously Considering a Ban on Ice Cream Trucks?

We know — blasphemy.

News

Police Search for Escaped Prisoner, Find Heroin Operation

Lamic Conde, who is wanted in connection with a shooting, remains at large.

News

Want to Be In M. Night Shyamalan’s Next Movie?

We’ll tell you how you can apply to serve as a stand-in for Glass.

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WATCH: Man Carjacked in West Philly

Officials released footage of the incident on Wednesday.

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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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Fire Guts Bridget Foy’s on South Street

More than 100 firefighters battled the blaze.

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Seth Williams Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

That’s the maximum punishment he faced for accepting bribes.

News

Shocker! Stun Guns Soon to Be Legal in Philly

The city is repealing its “unenforced” ban.

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Pro-LGBTQ State Senator Voted for Anti-Trans Bill Amendment

Sharif Street has previously garnered endorsements from Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club.

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