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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 Wilmington/Newark Service Suspended

A person was hit at Glenolden Station.

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News

Outrage After Trump Jr. “Gas Chambers” Comment

He was being interviewed by 1210 AM’s Chris Stigall.

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Get as Excited as You Want to About Carson Wentz, Eagles Fans

Do it now, before he becomes Bobby Hoying.

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Let’s Bring the NCAA Tournament Back to the Palestra

What better replacement for North Carolina could there be?

News

5 Philly Libraries Are Getting a Makeover

Five buildings will be modernized, thanks to the 21st Century Libraries Initiative.

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WHYY’s Terry Gross to Receive Humanities Medal

President Obama will bestow the award at the White House next week.


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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Philly Jesus Guilty of Trespassing

But hallelujah: He’s appealing!

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Jim Gardner Tweets That He’s Back in the Hospital

He had just returned to work after bicep surgery.

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American Beverage Association Files Soda-Tax Lawsuit

The ABA spent a whopping $10.6 million lobbying against the tax in 2016.

News

Sam Hinkie Joins Twitter

Sam Hinkie, who stepped down as the Sixers’ president and general manager in April, joined twitter to announce he will teach at Stanford University until his next NBA opportunity opens up.

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Carlos Ruiz Took Out a Billboard to Thank Phillies Fans

“You will always be in my heart.”

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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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The Radnor Black Bear Has a Twitter Account

And he just wants you to help him “get back to the woods.”

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News

Obama in Philly: Biden Told Me to “Get on the Wentz Wagon”

The president gave a shout-out to the new Eagles QB.

News

New “Best Colleges” Rankings Released

Villanova cracks the top 50, and Penn ties with Duke.

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Faculty at Pennsylvania’s State-Owned Universities Authorize a Strike

It could be the first strike in the system’s 33-year history.

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