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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

Biden Confirms Penn Gig on Hot Mic

Will he be based out of its new global policy center?

News

Sixers Hold On For 93-91 Victory

Led by 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists from Joel Embiid the Sixers held on for a 93-91 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves.

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News

Hey, Who Left This Canoe on Market Street?

The Mummers, perhaps? Maybe.

News

Sixers vs Wolves Preview

Joel Embiid and the 76ers will take on Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves in a rematch of November 17th’s 110-86 Minnesota victory.

Opinion

How to Solve the Mummers’ Diversity Problem

Owens: Rather than force the event to represent the whole city, let it keep celebrating its culture of whiteness.

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News

Philadelphians React to Soda Tax

Did we forget this was going to happen?


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.


Philly District Attorney Race
News

Two More Candidates Join District Attorney Race

Seth Williams now faces five competitors.

Saquon Barkley
News

Could Penn State Be a Contender Next Season?

Let’s try to forget how yesterday’s game ended.

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News

Police Investigate Fight Between Officer, Teen

Footage of the incident is circulating online.

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News

Today Is the Best Day to Be Working in Center City

It’s a dystopian future without the dystopia!

News

Five Ways to Help the Mummers Not Suck

First step: Arrest the people who pee on the street.

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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

Meet the Woman Inside the Giant Mummers Poop

Puppeteer Leslie Rogers tells us all about the subversive skit.

News

Pa. Likely to Lose Congressional Seat in 2020

The state’s population declined in 2015-16.

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News

Little Pete’s to Close by End of August

But it may close even sooner.

News

Delco Native Wounded in Istanbul Attack

It happened during a New Year’s celebration.

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