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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

Ross: “We Don’t Condone Mistreatment of Prisoners”

The PPD chief’s message follows controversial comments from Trump.

Did Rafael Robb Plot the Perfect Murder?

Ten years after he bludgeoned his wife to death, the former Penn prof is a free man.

News

Best Thing: Zoya the Tiny Tiger Gets a Reprieve

The Philly Zoo’s rejected cub found a new home—and a new mom.

LGBTQ&A: Crystal Fox

We chat with the executive chef of the hit new restaurant Bocconcini.

News

Philly Free Streets Will Return in October

Here’s the seven-mile car-free route.

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News

Morey’s Pier, Hersheypark Close Rides

They’re similar to the deadly Ohio “Fire Ball.”


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.


News

The Driver of This SUV Explains What the Hell Happened Here

Her Monday was worse than yours.

Opinion

Activists Encouraged by DOJ Involvement in Police Shooting

A staffer with experience in Ferguson will mediate discussions around the June 8th killing of David Jones.

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News

Police Release Footage of Suspects Wanted for Anti-Cop Graffiti

The PPD believes they could be tied to vandalism found in Point Breeze.

News

It’s Going to Pour This Weekend

A flash flood watch has been issued.

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News

WATCH: Wiener Dogs Race in Manayunk

Here’s a bunch of dogs on a roll.

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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.


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Opinion

Long Live Center City Sips

A surprising defense from our notoriously anti-millennial boomer.

Opinion

Center City Sips Has to End. Now.

CCD should pull the plug on this sloppy mess, before someone really gets hurt.

News

Law Firm at One Liberty Place Sues Over Observation Deck

The firm isn’t happy with noises coming from the tourist attraction.

Opinion

Now Isn’t the Time for Marginalized People to Compromise

How the fruits of Caitlyn Jenner’s Trump complicity serve as a lesson for the Gayborhood.

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