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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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Ben Simmons Fractures Foot

Ben Simmons has a fracture in the fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot, according to a press release sent out by the team.

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Embiid to Start on Tuesday

Brett Brown plans to start Joel Embiid at center.

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WATCH: Protests Outside Trump Campaign’s South Street Office

“There’s quite a long list of insults.”

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Ben Simmons Rolls Ankle at Practice

It happened during the Sixers’ final training camp practice. He’ll get an X-ray.

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Vourvoulias: Right Now, Philly Politics Is Even More Disheartening Than Usual for Latinx

Sigh.

LGBTQ Activists, Lawmakers React to Video of ICandy Owner Using the N-Word

The community is speaking out.


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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This Pa. Mayor’s Facebook is a Cesspool of Racist Content

West York Mayor Charles Wasko is facing pressure to resign.

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13 Things You Might Not Know About Penn’s ‘Life at Vet U’ TV Show

It debuts tomorrow night, by the way.

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WATCH: William Penn Was on Jeopardy! and Nobody Got It

Can you ID who is on top of City Hall?

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Stauskas Confident Heading Into Season

Third-year shooting guard Nik Stauskas is looking to prove he belongs in the NBA.

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Brown Comfortable with Sixers Squad

Sixers head coach Brett Brown comfortable with his team as they wrap up training camp at Stockton University.

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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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How Beyonce Made Football a Protest Space

Johnson: And why her show tonight at the Linc will feel different as a result.

Office of LGBT Affairs, HRC Issue Statement on LGBTQ Racism

They’ve called a hearing to address the community’s concerns.

Video Surfaces of ICandy Owner Saying the N-Word

Club owner admits to it and apologizes on Facebook.

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Petition Calls for Penn to Disavow Donald Trump

“This is not business as usual.”

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