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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

WATCH: Man Drives Cab Through Rittenhouse Square

Police have arrested the man, who was apparently naked.

News

Philly Musician Sentenced to Jail in Sex Offense

Pew Fellow and Rittenhouse resident Charles Cohen was arrested in October 2015.

News

Penn State Student Dies After Falling at Frat House

Police are reportedly investigating the incident.

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CHOP Professor: ‘Silent Spring’ Author’s Mistake Killed Millions

It was over her demonization of DDT.

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Chester County Republican to Become Pa. GOP Chairman

Val DiGiorgio beat Philly’s Lawrence Tabas by just two votes.

News

SEPTA Opens Up on MFL Cracks

60 cars are sidelined, but there are enough spares to run regular service.


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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News

Why Did Monmouth U. Run a Super Bowl Commercial?

The deal was too sweet to pass up.

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Matt Ryan Proves He Really Is From Philadelphia

He choked away the big game.

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Syrian Family Deported From PHL Lands at JFK

The family was initially barred by Trump’s immigration ban.

News

Crows Crap All Over Trenton

The solution? An all-night rave.

News

Kobe Memorabilia Stolen From Lower Merion

But the joke might be on the thieves.

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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

Report: Former PPA Director Gave Top Execs Big Raises

The raises came months before a sexual harassment scandal.

Cracks Cause MFL Commute Stress

About 40 cars are being sidelined. Buses will fill in.

Taking Stock of the Gutmann Era at Penn

For all her success, has Amy Gutmann played it too safe?

Grandparents Gone Wild in Philly

The newest empty nesters are filling their homes right back up — between progressive dinner parties, that is.

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