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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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Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs Seeks First-Ever Deputy Director

A second position is opening up to help lead the city on LGBTQ issues.

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News

Police ID Man Who Allegedly Urinated on Synagogue

Sheidali Dzhalilov has been charged with ethnic intimidation.

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News

Police Arrest Man for Throwing Eggs at Frank Rizzo Statue

The city fenced in the statue on Wednesday morning.

Wanted: Ocean City Seagull Murderer

Police down the Shore are searching for a man who witnesses say took out an innocent seagull on the beach for fun.

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News

“Philly is Charlottesville” Rally Planned for Center City

Expect hundreds of protesters on Broad Street tonight.

Lawsuit: Dead Mouse Found in Bucks Co. Woman’s Chicken Sandwich

Who ordered the spicy chicken deluxe with whiskers and a tail?


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.


GALAEI’s Trans-Health Information Project to Be Renamed Trans Equity Project

The change reflects a focus on disparities affecting the most vulnerable within the LGBTQ community.

News

Gym: Rizzo Statue Must Come Down

The councilwoman’s push follows Charlottesville.

We Took a Look at Philly’s “Nuclear Incident” Plan

Spoiler alert: It doesn’t even address a threat like North Korea.

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News

$15K Reward Offered for Arson Suspect

Police say an unknown man doused their vehicles in gasoline.

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News

Police: More Than 100 Pot Plants Found in Home

Police searched the property on Monday afternoon.

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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.


Dykstra Defends Fox Host, Vows to Sue Accuser

Nails dishes on his friendship with conservative host Eric Bolling.

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News

WATCH: Man Wanted for Urinating on Synagogue

He gives a security camera the middle finger first.

LISTEN: Did Philly Democrats Commit Voter Fraud in the 197th District?

On the latest episode of Pushback.

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News

What Took Trump and Toomey So Long?

Republicans were slow to blame white supremacists in Charlottesville.

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