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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

“Defend DACA” Protest Planned for Old City

The rally will kick off at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning.

How To Be Nice

How we can get along in a town grown increasingly rude.

Nova Scotia Travel: The East Coast Like You’ve Never Seen It

The unceasing beauty of Nova Scotia.

Niagara Falls Travel Guide: Awe and Adventure

There’s more than you think to Niagara Falls.

Quebec City: European Romance in North America

The continental allure of Quebec City.

Escape to Canada: 5 Great Getaways

Crossing the border has never looked better.


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.


Toronto Travel Guide: An Urbanist’s Paradise

Shopping, street art and celeb-spotting in Toronto.

Montreal Travel Guide: Old World Meets New World

Biking, biodomes, big tops and foie gras (bien sûr!) in Montreal.

Ben Franklin Parkway: Philly’s Grandest Flop

There was a time when people loved the Parkway. It was a hundred years ago.

News

One of Us: William Hite

The superintendent of Philly’s school district on what every parent should know about city schools.

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Best Thing: We Got a National Student Poet!

Downingtown’s Juliet Lubwama is one of five winners nationwide.

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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

Timothy Piazza Case: Judge Drops Felony Charges Against Frat Brothers

It’s a blow to attorneys who argued that the men were culpable in Piazza’s death.

Comcast SportsNet Seeks “Authentic” Philly Fans for Promo Shoot

Be careful what you wish for – you just may get it.

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Funeral Home Worker Charged With Dumping Organs in Philly

Police found the infant remains in a casket in July.

Questlove to DJ at Free Prince Tribute Concert in West Philly

Morris Day and the Time and Sheila E. will also peform at this year’s N2N Festival.

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