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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

SEPTA Regional Rail Back to Regular Schedule on Monday

Soon enough, it’ll all feel like a bad dream.

News

Tina Fey to Receive Award at Temple Next Week

She’ll speak with students for an hour, also.

News

West Philly Woman Wins Lunch With Hillary In Contest She Doesn’t Remember Entering

She chowed down with Clinton yesterday.

News

Video: In 2016, This Crap Still Happens to Gay People

Jimmy Contreras and Fran Hogan are a married gay couple in South Philly. It sounds like their neighbor really doesn’t want them there.

News

Police Shoot Man After West Philadelphia Stabbing Rampage

The man allegedly stabbed two boys – one of them, his son.

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News

La Salle University Slashing $11,600 Per Year Off Tuition

It’s part of a plan to end sticker-shock.


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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News

White House to Recognize Local Advocate for Young Black Women

Cheryl Ann Wadlington will be deemed a “Champion of Change.”

Michelle Obama speaking at the Tom Gola Arena at La Salle University
News

In North Philly, Michelle Obama Rips Trump’s Demeanor

She spoke at La Salle today.

News

Here’s Who Funded the Democratic National Convention in Philly

Our DNC days are behind us. But who paid the bill?

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News

Boom 107.9 Moves to 103.9, Drops All Classic Hip-Hop Format

No more all-throwback hip-hop and R&B.

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News

PennDOT, SEPTA Team Up to Reduce Schuylkill Expressway Traffic

The best part? You’ll eventually be able to travel on the shoulder.

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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

76ers Musings

Despite voicing his concern over playing time, Nerlens Noel is keeping things professional on the practice floor.

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News

The Philadelphia Zoo Says You Can’t Name Its New Gorilla Harambe

It’s a girl, anyway.

News

Chef No Longer at Restaurant School After Controversial Facebook Posts

That didn’t take long.

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Biden on Trump: “What in the Hell Is He Talking About?”

At Drexel today, the VP went in on Trump.

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