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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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Opinion

Don’t Blame Donald Trump for Donald Trump

Hingston: Who besides a narcissist could stand running for office today?

News

Dick Yuengling Supports Trump, and Beer Fans Aren’t Happy About It

And a lot of beer fans aren’t happy about it.

News

Sixers Fall to Thunder 103-97

Despite 20 points and 7 rebounds from Joel Embiid, the Sixers fell to the Thunder 103-97, blowing a late fourth quarter lead. That’s okay.

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Villanova Student Arrested for Campus Upskirt Videos, Child Porn

The Delco D.A. says 19-year-old Vincent Kane took photos of girls as young as 12.

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Here’s How Screwed We Are If SEPTA Workers Strike

A guide to the coming chaos.

News

76ers Season Preview

How will the season unfold for Brett Brown and the Philadelphia 76ers? We focus on 10 pressing questions about the upcoming 2016-17 season.


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

Police Name Suspect in Union League Staircase Vandalism

Police are seeking 50-year-old Reginald Phillips.

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Hundreds Pack Gayborhood Racism Hearing

The PCHR will take testimony for the next week.

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WATCH: SUV-Assisted Smash-and-Grab at Boyds Center City

Suspects backed a car into the store window to gain access.

News

Four Philly Colleges Made World’s Best List

One is obvious. Did yours make the cut?

News

Uber and Lyft Bill Passes Final Legislative Hurdle

Gov. Wolf has already said he will sign the bill legalizing the companies.

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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

Why SRC Haters Finally Have a Real Shot at Abolishing It

Here’s how Philadelphia could regain local control of its schools.

Gayborhood Racism: Déjà Vu All Over Again?

We tried to tackle the issue in the 1980s. Here’s what happened.

News

Police Release Video of Temple “Flash Mob”

The footage features one of three incidents from Friday night.

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McGinty and Toomey Debate Whose Lives Matter, Trump

And one another’s failings.

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