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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

Off-Duty Cop Body-Slammed 14-Year-Old, Says Family

Naji Tribble spent nearly a week in the ICU at CHOP.

Mike Schmidt Says Phillies Can’t Build a Team Around a Spanish-Speaking Player

The Phillies legend’s comments on WIP remind us of controversial Geno’s Steaks founder Joey Vento.

News

Poll: N.J. Voters Don’t Want Cory Booker to Run for President

Rumors have swirled that the senator will run in 2020.

Pacino to Play Paterno in HBO Movie on Sandusky Scandal

The Oscar-winning actor will portray JoePa at the former Penn State coach’s darkest.

News

Police: Colleen Campbell Later Assaulted the World’s Most Patient Cop

Here’s what they say happened after that Helium video ended.

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News

Report of Escaped Inmate Prompts School Lockdowns

Police are again searching for Daniel Selby in Bucks County.


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

Police Investigate Video of Teens Punching Man

The man is reportedly disabled.

News

Fired PHL 17 Reporter Colleen Campbell Speaks About What Happened at Helium

An interview with the now-former newscaster in the viral video.

Opinion

Don’t Be Surprised If Bill Cosby Ends Up Walking

A high burden of proof and the Cos’s celebrity status could make for a not-guilty verdict.

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News

Bucks County Black Bear Captured

He gave officials quite the runaround.

News

WATCH: PHL 17 Reporter Becomes Unhinged Outside Helium

“I work at a fucking news station, motherfucker.” Well, she did …

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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

Meet Mayor Kenney’s Secret Girlfriend

Letty Santarelli received a $13,000 bonus for her work as an office manager for the DNC — a job he recommended her for.

News

Former Head of Philly GOP Joins Trump Admin

Joe DeFelice will work for HUD.

Penn Grad Students Race to Unionize

Organizers hope to gain formal recognition before new Republican appointees join the NLRB.

Loser Who Sucker-Punched Disabled Man Caught by U.S. Marshals

Former Coatesville resident Barry Baker went on the run after he was charged with assaulting a man with cerebral palsy in May.

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