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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

Eagle Rants About Supporters of Confederate Monuments

Chris Long had choice words for alt-right protesters.

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News

Philly Is About to Melt

Expect the temperature to hover in the 90s this week.

News

Untermeyer Ahead in His Own Weeks-Old Poll for Philly DA Race

The ex-prosecutor’s spokesman claims that Joe Khan’s poll is bogus and you should put more stock in their two-week-old query.

News

30 Injured in Crash Involving Bus With Philly Schoolchildren

Two people – a teacher and a child – have been critically injured.

There’s a Very Simple Way to Protect Yourself From Ransomware

Two words: online backup.

Police Seek “Person of Interest” in Feibush Arson

A white male with a thin build was seen twice on surveillance video.


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

WATCH: DA Candidate Larry Krasner Covers The Clash

Kranser sang with Philly punk band SHEER MAG this weekend.

News

Wolf: Leftover DNC Money Should’ve Gone to Taxpayers

Wolf said he’s “disappointed” with how funds were spent.

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Person Struck and Killed on SEPTA Regional Rail

Expect delays and interruptions on the Lansdale/Doylestown Line.

News

The No-B.S. Guide to the 2017 Philadelphia Primary

Here’s everything you need to know for Tuesday’s election.

News

Endorsements in the Philly DA Race

The list has four categories: officials, organizations, notable people, and wards.

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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

What’s Pat Toomey Hiding From?

The senator went to great lengths to convince the world he was the last reasonable Republican.

News

One of Us: Christine Flowers

The conservative columnist talks Tina Fey, her cricket phobia, and why she’s tired of people saying she looks like a certain sorta-hot right-wing lady.

News

Best Thing: Aaron Altherr Erupts

There’s always something, if you dig deep enough.

Who Is Tom MacArthur …

… and what did he do to rile up South Jersey?

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