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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

First “Nonstop” Flight to Iceland Diverted

Mayor Jim Kenney was on board.

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News

Reykjavik’s Hunky Mayor Kicks Off Icelandair Flights from PHL

Lucky for us, Mayor Jim Kenney gave him a tour of the city today.

The Rocky Statue Is Temporarily Off-Limits

The monument to our fighting spirit has been closed for site improvements.

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News

Three Mile Island Will Shut Down in 2019

The facility experienced a partial meltdown in 1979.

Philly’s Unlikely Role in the “Twin Peaks” Revival

David Lynch found a way to work the city he’s called “horrible, but in a very interesting way” into his new series.

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Why Chunks of LOVE Park Are Being Shipped to Sweden

Malmö, Sweden wants to preserve the (unofficial) skatepark.


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

Here’s When to Avoid I-676 This Week

Construction will force the highway to close three nights.

News

Excellent Adventures

Are these two Main Line expats at the forefront of a new lifestyle? Or just the most millennial millennials ever?

News

By Fare Means or Foul: Dueling SEPTA Key Reviews

We had two editors try out SEPTA Key, the long-awaited transit payment card.

News

Best Thing: Jim Gardner Photobombed Cecily Tynan

And she didn’t mind a bit.

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Philly Might Ban Waving Inflatable Tube Men

How will anyone ever sell a car again?

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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.


Chip Kelly’s Next Gig: ESPN College Football Analyst

The smarmy former Eagles coach heads to TV after flaming out in the NFL.

Opinion

Republicans and Free Speech

Clay: They could really learn something about it from Philly’s Hebrew Israelites.

No More Cigs on the Wildwood Boardwalk in 2018

Violators caught lighting up will be subject to a $1,000 fine or up to 90 days in the slammer.

News

$95.6 Million Awarded to Victim in 2013 Building Collapse

Mariya Plekan lost the lower half of her body in the catastrophe.

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