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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

Bucks Couple Vindicated by Report on Dangerous Medical Device

The GAO has condemned the FDA approval process for the morcellator.

News

Woman Claim Strip Club Fired Her Because She’s White

Or, more precisely, because she’s not black.

News

WATCH: Cory Popp Captured Rittenhouse in the Snow

You remember the “snowstorm” this morning, right?

News

Toomey Bashes Efforts to Stop Trump’s Cabinet Picks

The Pa. senator called the attempts “a disgrace.”

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Mr. & Ms. Philadelphia Leather Contest 2017.

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News

Lawmakers Begin Push to Upgrade Pa. IDs

State driver’s licenses must comply with the REAL ID Act.


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.


Opinion

Car Commercials Have Swerved Right off the Road

Hingston: Sure, why not drive recklessly in the snow with your toddler?

News

Pink Sweater “Joke” Proves Steve Keeley Really Is the Biggest Tool in Local Media

“I don’t think this is appropriate,” said Mike Jerrick.

News

Civil Rights Lawyer Larry Krasner Joins Philly D.A. Race

Krasner joins six others challenging incumbent Seth Williams.

News

Here’s What’s Happening With Today’s Snow

Forecasted wind gusts could create a recipe for disaster.

News

$227 Million Settlement in Fatal Center City Collapse

It’s reportedly the largest of its kind in state court history.

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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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News

It Really Is Going to Snow Tomorrow

Don’t get too comfy in those shorts.

News

Pa. Senate Passes Controversial Abortion Bill

The bill would ban abortion after 20 weeks.

Opinion

The Unbearable Privilege of Trump Protesters

Owens: If you’re still comfortable and safe, you’re not doing it right.

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News

Pa. Uniquely Interested in Trump’s Alleged Watersports Fetish

Google searches prove it.

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