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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

Protesters Rally at Home of Cop Who Shot David Jones

About three dozen cops and some angry neighbors showed up.

News

Bryn Mawr to Remove References to Founder

M. Carey Thomas is criticized for her racist views.

WATCH: Kevin Hart Practices With the LA Rams

The Philly comedian and diehard Birds fan dropped by Rams training camp and strapped on a helmet.

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News

The City Wants to Hear Ideas for the Rizzo Statue

Now’s your chance to come up with a plan for its future.

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News

Police Arrest Homeless Man in 7-Eleven Stabbing

Nathan Hack, 47, has been charged with assault.

Hilarious Obituary Includes Fan’s Final Shot at the Eagles

The deceased was a fellow Super Bowl-less sufferer.


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.


Opinion

Philly Isn’t Charlottesville. It’s Worse.

Owens: Despite its progressive claims, this city continues to foster some of the most disgusting forms of racism around.

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News

Teen Girl Hit by Car While FaceTiming

She was struck near Abington High School.

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Opinion

The Rizzo Statue Should Stand as a Monument to Human Imperfection

Nickels: Today’s protesters never saw the evolving human being underneath the surface sins.

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News

Coatesville Police Make Arrest in Racist Vandalism

Officials arrested 24-year-old George Rissell.

News

Razor Blade Inside Chicken McNuggets?!

Philly man says surgeons had to remove it from his stomach.

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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

South Philly Chinese Restaurant Attacked With Explosive Device, Say Police

It happened on Washington Avenue.

Trans Worker Says Coffee Shop Fired Them After They Reported Harassment

The former employee says one of the shop’s regular patrons was “transphobic.”

Wawa GM Allegedly Tells Employee: ‘We Aren’t Paying You to Speak Puerto Rican’

A former manager at a Reading Wawa has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the beloved convenience store chain.

Philly to Host Army-Navy Game in Five of Next Six Years

Beginning in 1899, the City of Brotherly Love has been the site of the historic college football rivalry 86 times.

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