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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

Latest Stories

Check Out These Dogs Surfing in Ocean City for a Good Cause

A couple of canines caught some waves down the Shore while helping people with special needs learn to surf.

News

Prepare for Torrential Downpours Today

A flash flood watch has been issued for the region.

Opinion

The Black Community Should Take No Joy in Bill Cosby’s Mistrial

Clay: They show him more love than he ever showed them.

Can Iceland Really Be All That Great?

We sent our resident contrarian on the first nonstop flight from Philly to see.

News

Best Thing: Bucks County’s Fox Pox

Hingston: Talk about the vixen’s revenge.

Carson Wentz Will Host Eagles Receivers in North Dakota

The second-year QB is continuing the tradition of organizing private workouts for the offense.


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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News

Rep. Meehan Proposes Bill Targeting Hazing on College Campuses

The Congressman referenced the death of Timothy Piazza.

Check Out Dr. Seuss’s “Unorthodox Taxidermy” Down the Shore This Weekend.

At night when he wasn’t penning beloved children’s books, Dr. Seuss made secret art.

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News

Pa. AG Sues Trump Admin Over Lack of Energy Regulations

Pennsylvania was one of eleven states to file the lawsuit.

LGBTQ&A: Alex Deering

We chat with the rising civic leader about his political pursuits and being out in the local black professional scene.

Lenny Dykstra Tries a High School Speech After Striking Out With College Grads

Nails didn’t like our critique of his rambling college commencement speech, so he stepped up to the plate again – as promised.

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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

SEPTA Transit Schedules to Change for Summer

Adjustments go into effect Sunday. Here’s what you need to know.

Kenney’s Panhandling Plan Will Make Things Harder

Nickels: The homeless, whether on or off drugs, sometimes just need something to eat.

News

Crews Search for Missing Teen Swimmers in Atlantic City

The teens were pulled underwater by a riptide Thursday evening.

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Lawsuit Challenges Pa. Congressional Districts

The Pennsylvania League of Women Voters filed the suit.

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