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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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Goals for the 76ers in 2017

What should Sixers fans be on the lookout for in the 2017 calendar year?

News

Sixers Beat Nuggets 124-122

Joel Embiid’s 23 points lifted the Sixers to a 124-122 victory over the Denver Nuggets to end 2016 on a positive note.

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The 69 Best Local Philly News Screenshots of 2016

A year in silliness.

News

Sixers Musings

Is the Sixers lineup featuring Joel Embiid and Jahlil Okafor working? Should the Sixers continue on with the experiment?

News

Philly’s Biggest Losers of 2016

Some old faces, some new faces … and an ascot.

G Philly’s Top 10 Stories of 2016

From Gayborhood racism to some awkward celebrity encounters, we rank the stories you read the most.


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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Philly’s Biggest Winners of 2016

No, seriously. This year wasn’t a dumpster fire for everyone!

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WATCH: Cory Popp’s 2016 Philly Flashback

OK, so maybe the year wasn’t that bad.

What’s in Store for Philly’s Police Union in 2017

We talk with FOP head John McNesby about contracts, political clout, and Trump.

How Did Philly Urbanists Do in 2016?

We can finally get on the bus without a token. But the new mayor’s zoning guy was visited by the FBI.

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Sixers Roundup

What should the Sixers do about their big man situation? Is Joel Embiid the top 23-and-under prospect in the NBA?

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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.