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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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Pennsylvania Plans to Close Two Prisons This Year

It’s thanks a drop in the inmate population.

Philly Pays $4.4 Million Settlement For ‘Regrettable’ Police Shooting

But the cops who shot pizza deliveryman Philippe Holland are still on the force.

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Pa. Senator Proposes Daily Fantasy, Online Gambling Bill

But companies would have to pay a hefty licensing fee.

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Philly Financial Watchdog: Revenues Up, But So Are Overtime Costs

The latest report from PICA.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: GayBINGO’s Follow the Yellow Brick Road.

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ShopRite VP Responds to Accusations of Price-Gouging and Fraud

Calls soda tax “very confusing and complicated.”


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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Johnny Doc Says Democratic Elites Need to “Wake Up”

Otterbein: He appears to have forgotten that he’s a Democratic elite, too.

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We’re Getting Our First Snowfall of the Year Tonight

It should stop by morning rush hour, though.

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Auditor General to Investigate PPA Payout

A former director who resigned over harassment claims collected $227,000 on his way out.

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So That’s Why Funk-O-Mart Has Been Calling Itself “The Wiz”

Nobody beats the Funk-O-Mart!

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Philly FOP Bashes D.A. for Not Charging Teen

The police union delivered a harsh statement a fight with a cop.

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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.


Grossman: Philly “Deserves Better” Than Seth Williams

Ex-city prosecutor Beth Grossman is running for D.A. as a Republican. She wants to lure Trump voters.

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Sixers to Waive Hollis Thompson

The 76ers will waive fourth-year shooting guard Hollis Thompson, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

GoFundMe Launches to Pay for Burial Services for Community Figure

HIV-prevention advocate Chris Collins died earlier this week.

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Don’t Like the Soda Tax? Drink Water!

With the new sugary-beverages tariff finally in effect, Philadelphians are doing what they do best: complain.

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