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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

Latest Stories

How a Council Bill Requiring More Parking Could Backfire

Higher parking requirements raise the cost of housing and bring more cars to the city, and may not relieve the parking crunch anyway.

Katie McGinty, Pat Toomey
News

Nate Silver’s 538: McGinty Is Likely to Unseat Toomey

She’s favored in all three of the site’s models.

Max Headroom-style Ben Franklin sculpture at the top of the Liberty Observation Deck; the view from the top
News

Pop-Up Beer Garden to Open in Liberty Observation Deck

It will run for five Thursdays.

News

Wounded Officer Released From Hospital

A gunman fired 18 rounds at Sgt. Sylvia Young last Friday.

Police Say Philly Cop Tried to Mail Marijuana

Yes, marijuana is sorta legal, but you can’t just go around mailing it.

News

Philly Cops Sue LeSean McCoy Over Bar Fight

The brawl allegedly broke out over an expensive bottle of champagne.


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

Michelle Obama is Coming to Philly Next Week

The First Lady will make a case for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.

Katie McGinty, Pat Toomey
News

New Poll Places McGinty Ahead of Toomey

The lead pollster says the Pa. Senate race is closely tied to the presidential contest.

Addressing Gayborhood Racism: Next Steps

We check in with Nellie Fitzpatrick of the Office of LGBT Affairs.

From 'Philadelphia in Motion' by Cory J. Popp
News

WATCH: Cory J. Popp’s “Philly in Motion”

The gorgeous new video took 12 months and nearly 10,000 photos.

Hillary Clinton speaking at Temple University
News

Clinton Stumps for Millennial Votes at Temple

“I will never be the showman my opponent is.”

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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

Reactions Mixed After Philly’s FOP Endorses Trump

The president of the Philly cop union said Hillary Clinton “blew the police off.”

News

Heavily Used I-95 Ramp to Close for 9 Months

It’s part of a construction project at the Betsy Ross Bridge Interchange.

Revel Casino Hotel, now called TEN
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The Revel Casino Finally Has a New Name

TEN. Yes, in all caps.

News

The Marijuana-Fueled Return of Dan Gross

From Daily News gossip columnist to weed journalist.

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