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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

Is This The End of Porngate?

Taxpayers can finally see an independent report that cost them $385,000.

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News

There Was a Bull Loose on I-95 Today

And now it’s dead.

News

D.A. Williams Forms Hate Crime Task Force

But the force won’t get any additional funding or staff.

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News

Philly Cop Charged With Attempted Murder of Son

Police say it happened in Northeast Philly.

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News

Philadelphians Heckle Another Minor Celeb into Liking Our City

This time it was Mara Wilson.

News

Explosive Device Injures Center City Man

It was reportedly disguised as a package.


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

WATCH: Cory Popp Captures Fall in Philly

Popp filmed during prime leaf-watching time.

News

Pa. Senators: Defend American Greatness By Rejecting These Two Trump Picks

You must not confirm Sessions or Pompeo.

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News

How They’ll Fix Ben Franklin’s Gravesite

The job will be done this winter.

News

Embiid, 76ers Down Heat

Behind 22 points from Joel Embiid the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Miami Heat 101-94 Monday night for their 4th straight home win.

News

Jerryd Bayless Returns for Sixers

Jerryd Bayless, signed in the offseason to be the Sixers starting point guard, will make his season debut tonight against the Miami Heat.

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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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News

Ex-Pa. Chief Justice Ron Castille: I Want to Be U.S. Attorney

He wants to come out of retirement.

Woody’s Is Hosting a Q&A to Amend Allegedly Discriminatory Policies

The Tuesday event will allow the public to weigh in on the bar’s dress code.

News

Wolf Vetoes Bill That Would Stall Naming of Cops Who Shoot Civilians

The House passed the bill last month.

News

Charity Gives $100M to Philly’s Public Spaces

It’s the largest grant in the foundation’s history.

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