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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

Make Plans for a Parade (Maybe): Soul Win ArenaBowl

It’s their first title since 2008.

News

Made in America Road Closures: What You Need to Know

Here’s what to expect near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway this weekend.

Arrest Made in Tire Slashing at D.A.’s House

Alleged suspect Stacey Cummings is listed in financial records at Seth Williams’s girlfriend.

News

Sixers Roundup

At the Sixers annual Beach Bash in Avalon, New Jersey, Joel Embiid reiterated that he is 100% healthy.

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Sips and the City: The Phenomenon

How a midweek networking event became the region’s biggest party

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Sips and the City: Photos

A sampling of photos from the Sips scene.


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.


Sips and the City: Interviews

Chatting with some of the of Sipsters on Wednesday, July 27th, outside Uptown Beer Garden

News

Fun with Lineups: Okafor vs Noel

During his rookie season Jahlil Okafor showed that he can score in the post. But can he make his team better?

News

Report: Feds Seek Kenney’s Campaign PAC Records

A spokeswoman for the mayor says he has not been interviewed by the FBI.

News

Black Lives Matter: 97.5 Agreed to Apologize for “Dwayne from Swedesboro”

Activists met with the station Friday.

News

Henon Goes Three Weeks Without Answering for FBI Raid

He’s got that summertime silence.

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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

When You Bite Into a Hamburger and Find a Human Tooth Inside

That’s what one Philly woman says happened to her.

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Obama to Campaign for Clinton in Philadelphia

The president is expected to talk about Clinton’s economic plans.

News

Why We Loved Carlos Ruiz So Much

He was traded to L.A. yesterday.

News

Kenney’s Alliance With Johnny Doc Looks Worse By the Day

The FBI is reportedly investigating the mayor’s appointee to the Zoning Board.

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