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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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ThinkFest Preview: Asa Khalif

The local activist and organizer will discuss how Black Lives Matter is evolving during a Q&A on November 15th.

News

Never Mind the Broomsticks

Inside the increasingly rough-and-tumble Philly Quidditch scene.

News

Sam Katz Busted With Weed In Bag At Philly Airport

Decriminalization: It’s not just for young people.

Kenney, Labor Leaders Shame Trump Over Failed Waterfront Project

Our mayor on Trump: “A high school kid. A big zero. A big empty nothing.”

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Action Wellness celebrates its 30th anniversary.

The Very Slow, All-of-a-Sudden Transformation of Northern Liberties

A walk around what might be Philly’s latest post-gentrified neighborhood.


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

Charge Dropped Against Haverford Headmaster

John Nagl had been accused of assaulting his son.

New Attendees Confirmed for Gayborhood Racism Hearing

Jane Shull and Nurit Shein have said they will attend, says PCHR.

News

Police Seek Teenager in Rittenhouse Shooting

An arrest warrant has been issued.

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Penn Student Newspaper Endorses Clinton, Disses Alum Trump

Trump graduated from Wharton with a bachelor’s in economics in 1968.

News

Obamacare Premiums Rise in Pennsylvania

Individual insurance plans will see a 33 percent rise on average.

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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.


You’ll Never Guess What Philadelphians Worry About the Most

OK, maybe you will. It’s public safety. Again.

Opinion

With All Due Respect, Archbishop, We Must Call Trump a Bigot

Archbishop Chaput was far too magnanimous.

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Bernie Sanders Is Coming to the Free Library Next Month

Tickets come with a signed book.

News

Students React to State University Faculty Strike

One student proposed a celebratory day keg.

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