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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

Why Philly Is a Perfect Fit for America’s First Pro Circus Arts School

It wouldn’t work in New York.

News

It’s Official: Beemer Confirmed as Attorney General

Governor Tom Wolf recommended Beemer after Kane’s trial.

News

Philadelphia Police Find Body Floating in Schuylkill River

Police found the body in Grays Ferry, near the Philadelphia Trolley Works.

News

Governor Wolf Wants to Decriminalize Small Amounts of Marijuana

He’s not so sure about full legalization, though.

News

Reward Now $76K for Shooter of Camden 8-Year-Old

FBI, 76ers responsible for the latest increase.

News

Tens of Thousands of Fish Wash Up in Multiple N.J. Fish Kills

They’ve been happening all over.


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

Someone in Pa. Covered Their Evergreen Tree in Trump Signs

Call it a Trump Tree. It’s quite a sight to behold.

Katie McGinty, Pat Toomey
News

Poll: Toomey Ahead in U.S. Senate Race, Trump Trailing Clinton

The Emerson College poll contrasts slightly with other recent polls.

News

Bobby Henon Has Done This 53 Times Since the FBI Raided His Offices

Hint: The answer isn’t ‘talk to the media.’

Gene Wilder, if he were in Trading Places
News

Trading Places Was Originally Written for Gene Wilder

Wilder died today at 83.

Phillies to Host Inaugural “Pride Night”

The team is embracing an unofficial event and making it their own.

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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

In Defense of Trigger Warnings

The director of women’s and gender studies at one local college says the University of Chicago got it all wrong.

News

Four-Alarm Fire Ravages West Philadelphia Church

The church was reportedly 100 years old and used by five congregations.

News

Detaining Asylum-Seekers in Berks Is a Tragedy

Vourvoulias: Detaining their children is immoral.

News

Reward to $50k for Suspected Shooter of 8-Year-Old Camden Girl

Gabrielle Hill Carter died on Friday after being struck by a stray bullet on Wednesday.

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