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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

Why Is the PPA Teaching Us How Not to Get Tickets?

Is this instructive workshop some kind of trap?

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News

Lawyers Say Stop-and-Frisk Still Targets Black Philly Residents

Though police have decreased their use of the practice overall.

Philly Is Outpacing New York in Job Growth, Says CBRE

New jobs are sprouting up in the city at rates we haven’t seen since the early ’90s.

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WATCH: Will Smith Reps Philly at Cannes

“West Philadelphia is a long way from the Cannes Film Festival.”

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Pa. Distracted Driving Citations Climbed 52 Percent in Two Years

A state trooper said police have been cracking down.

News

Here’s the Guy Who Hit a Kid With an SUV in Kensington

Surprise, surprise: The day before last week’s nearly tragic incident, Vince Broomall appeared in court in a 2016 DUI case.


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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Philly to Hold Vigil for Manchester Terrorist Attack Victims

The event will be held between 5 and 8 p.m. at City Hall.

Guess Who’s Also Heading Down the Shore for Memorial Day? This Shark.

Mary Lee, a 16-foot great white, was pinged off the Virginia-Maryland coast and is traveling due north.

News

Watch: Mayor Jim Kenney Talks Sanctuary Cities on “60 Minutes”

Scott Pelley sat down with Kenney to discuss possible funding cuts.

VIDEO: Jim Gardner Finds Cecily Tynan’s Lost Earring on Air

Wardrobe malfunction? No problem. “Gentleman Jim” to the rescue!

News

Broad Street Line Delayed After Person Struck on Track

The incident occurred at the Ellsworth-Federal station.

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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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Three Teens Arrested, One Officer Hurt in SEPTA Brawl

The fight occurred near the MFL’s Erie/Torresdale station.

How Philly Ended Up With a 30-Foot Squirrel Nibbling on a SEPTA Token

Muralist Evan Lovett was inspired by the tiny creatures living among us.

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Pa. Moves to Include LGBTQ Protections in Anti-Discrimination Laws

The Human Relations Commission has proposed new guidelines.

VIDEO: Coatesville Loser Sucker-Punches Man With Cerebral Palsy

West Chester police have charged Barry Baker with simple assault.

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