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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

How Pa. Republicans Could Screw Up Your SEPTA Commute

Officials say the GOP budget proposal would result in drastic funding cuts.

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Opinion

There’s Only One Solution to the Hate Behind Charlottesville

Adelman: Ending racial intolerance must start with Holocaust education.

News

Philly Police Suspend Cop Who Killed David Jones

Officer Ryan Pownall fatally shot the dirt bike rider in the back and buttocks after a traffic stop in June.

News

Philly Woman Gets 8 Years in Prison For Trying to Join ISIS

Keonna Thomas, 33, communicated with jihadists online.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: The Third Annual Trans Flag Raising Over City Hall.

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News

$1,500 Reward Offered for Info on Dogs Left in Upper Darby

The dogs were found emaciated and on the brink of death.


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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Opinion

The City Tolerates the FOP’s Lack of Respect for Black Lives

Owens: This is how institutional racism persists.

News

Report: Temple Student’s Body Taken 100 Miles in a Lyft

Josh Hupperterz allegedly used the service to transfer his victim’s remains.

News

Woman Who Drove Into Block Party Charged With Aggravated Assault

Police say nine people were hit.

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News

Check Out Beyonce’s Amazing Made-In-Philly Birthday Cake

Fishtown-based Cake Life Bake Shop was behind the masterpiece.

Lower Merion Teachers Are Highest Paid In State, But They Want More

The average salary for Lower Merion School District educators is just shy of $100,000 – but that’s not enough, the teachers’ union says.

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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

Woman Claims Jersey Shore Bar Was a Sexual Harassment Hellhole

Forced body shots, offers of cash for sex, and all sorts of groping are among the allegations.

Philly Unions Collect Supplies for Harvey Relief

But is sending a truckload of stuff to Houston a good idea?

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News

5,000 “Dreamers” in Pa. Could Be Deported

President Trump has decided to end DACA.

News

Kenney Calls Out Philly Police Union Head Over “Divisive Words”

FOP boss John McNesby referred to Black Lives Matter protesters as “rabid animals” during a rally last week.

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