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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

Daily Mail: Trump Wants Sylvester Stallone to Head the NEA

Yo, Washington!

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Jingle Bell Rock GayBINGO!

The Quiet Commissioner

Inside Richard Ross’s first year as Philly’s top cop.

News

Report: Kenney Staff Behind Soda-Tax Protest

Activists stormed a councilwoman’s office in May.

Opinion

I Stole a Would-Be Drunk Driver’s Car Keys

Fiorillo: Drunk driving is down, but that there’s still way too much.

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News

Villanova Could Win Another National Title This Season

The Wildcats are 11-0 and ranked number one.


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.


Opinion

Let’s Celebrate Latinx Achievement in Philly

Vourvoulias: Take time to feel pride in who we are and what we’ve accomplished, mi gente.

News

SEPTA Workers Burned in Manhole Fire

The fire was in Southwest Philadelphia.

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Pa. Legislator Wants to Punish “Sanctuary Campuses”

He plans to introduce a bill to cut state funding.

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News

Starr Restaurant in NYC Tops New York Times List

Food critic Pete Wells named Le Coucou the top New York restaurant of 2016.

PHOTOS: DVLF’s TOY 10th Anniversary

Here’s what went down at one of the most lavish LGBTQ holiday parties in the city.

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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

PA State Gas Tax to Rise 16 Percent

It was already the country’s highest.

News

Roy Halladay Looks Back on His Phillies Years

The deal went down seven years ago today. Here’s what he told us.

News

Embiid’s Already A Defensive Force

Despite being a rookie and coming off of a two-plus year layoff, Joel Embiid is already making a massive impact defensively for the Sixers.

News

Toomey Backs Senate Plan to Investigate Alleged Russian Hack

Casey also calls for a query.

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