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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

The Architect of the Sixers/Kings Trade

The Sixers rebuild was the result of a collective team effort. Included in that group is Sachin Gupta.

News

Report: Pat Toomey Gets Faxed More Than Any Lawmaker

Maybe that’s why he doesn’t up his phone.

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The Elmwood Park Zoo Introduces Two Newborn Jaguar Cubs

Norristown just got a lot cuter.

News

Amy Gutmann Rips Into Trump’s Immigration Ban

She called the order “inimical to our values.”

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New York Times: Philadelphia Has a “Northside”

And Frankford is in it.

M. Night Shyamalan’s Split Has Already Grossed $100M

It’s a huge hit.


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

Sen. Toomey Supports Trump’s Immigration Ban

Toomey weighed in in a statement released earlier today.

News

Reports: Woman Sneaked Into GOP Retreat

She apparently posed as a politician’s wife.

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News

Please Don’t Come Back to Philly, President Trump

We beg you.

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News

SEPTA Issues New Regional Rail Schedules

The tweaks will help combat a recent pattern of delays.

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News

Flyer Wayne Simmonds Wins All-Star Game MVP

He scored three goals in three games.

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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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Philly Reacts to Trump’s Immigration Ban

Protests at the PHL airport drew at least 5,000 yesterday.

The Internet Is Killing Happiness

Can we stop it?

News

Best Thing: Philly Turned the Other Cheek

Hingston: With the eyes of the world upon us, we practiced our right to peaceful assembly. Take that!

We Want Answers: Maiken Scott

We chatted with the host of WHYY’s science show The Pulse.

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