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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

How to Get a Free Donut (or Two) on Friday

Here are the best deals for National Donut Day.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Philly Dyke Ride 2017.

Carson Wentz Helps Local Class Get Out of Their Final Exam

The Eagles QB helped students at West Chester Rustin High start summer vacation a little early.

Opinion

Why the Left Won’t Stop at Toppling Confederate Monuments

Nickels: How can you ignore iconic racists like Abraham Lincoln and Walt Whitman?

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News

Center City Trolley Tunnel to Close on Sunday

Passengers should use the Market-Frankford line.

Is It Time for Larry Bowa to Manage the Phillies Again?

With the team floundering, could the fiery Bowa be the solution?


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

Bear Spotted in Bucks County Backyard

It was seen strolling near a swing set outside Doylestown.

News

David Oh Stabbed in Southwest Philly

The councilman is in critical but stable condition.

Opinion

Mayor’s Commissions Are an Exploitation of Diverse Community Labor

Kenney’s administration doesn’t have a diverse talent issue — as long as they’re unpaid appointees.

Penn’s Landing Will Turn Into a Mini Amusement Park

Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is getting an upgrade.

Everybody’s Favorite Shark Is Hanging Off the Coast of Atlantic City

Mary Lee was pinged in waters less than seven miles from the Jersey Shore gambling mecca on Wednesday morning.

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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.


11 Things You Might Not Know About the 1926 Sesqui-Centennial Exhibition

Aka the Philly World’s Fair that didn’t go well. At all.

News

The PPD Wants You to Drive With “Covfefe”

The PPD turned Trump’s viral typo tweet into a PSA.

Joel Embiid Was Punking Kids at the Pat’s/Geno’s Courts

The Sixers’ big man was driving through South Philly and “had to stop to teach them how to trust the process.”

BTA Vote Test

Philadelphia magazine called for nominations for outstanding teachers in the Greater Philadelphia area that go above and beyond their job descriptions. With the overwhelming amount […]

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