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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

Rejoice: You Can Get Free Wawa Coffee on Friday

And you can get as many refills as you want.

News

There’s a Way to Get Republicans Out of City Hall Once and for All

Owens: They might control Washington, but they don’t need to have power here.

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Philly Just Unveiled Its First Memorial to an African-American Figure

Head to City Hall to see it.

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Wawa: Those Maggots Probably Didn’t Come From Our Hoagie

The company responded to a video of fly larva in a sandwich wrapper.

News

George Bochetto Wants to Move Muhammad Ali’s Pink House to Philly

The powerful Center City lawyer explains why the champ’s childhood home belongs here.

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“Kill Trump” Graffiti Found in Manayunk

The PPD’s Homeland Security Unit is investigating.


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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Center City Is Finally Getting the Giant Movie Theater It Needs

The new AMC theater is going to have reclining chairs, food delivered right to your seats and booze!

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Man Wanted for Shooting Ex’s Mom Found Dead

Police found Gregory Feldman in a Wawa parking lot.

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Cops Arrest Suspect in Grisly Montco Hammer Murder

Norristown police say Michael Bell told officers there was a “dead guy” in his apartment and blood everywhere.

News

Mazzoni Center Announces Nancy Brisbon As Medical Director

The decision comes after the former medical director resigned amid controversy at the Gayborhood nonprofit.

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Sucker-Punching Lowlife Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Man With Cerebral Palsy

Barry Baker’s plea came hours before a jury was to be selected for his trial.

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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.


Off the Cuff: October 2017

No one cares more about the fate of Philadelphia than I do.

News

Center City Shooter Evades Arrest By Ducking Into PATCO Station

A single victim was hospitalized.

News

Police: Montco Man Shot His Ex-Girlfriend’s Mom

Officials are offering $1,000 for info leading to an arrest.

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This Woman Claims She Was Drugged at the Dolphin in August

Police continue to investigate allegations that have emerged from the popular South Philly bar.

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