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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

We Want Answers: Jane Slusser

Jim Kenney’s chief of staff on the soda-tax win, and yelling with the Mayor.

Carli Lloyd’s Rise to Rio

Carli Lloyd is the most dominant women’s soccer player in the world — and it was South Jersey that made her so.

A Railing Collapsed at the Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa Concert Last Night

But the accident won’t interfere with tonight’s “I Love The 90s” concert.

News

Sixers Roundup

With Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, Dario Saric, and Sergio Rodriguez, just how entertaining will the Sixers be this year?

The Latest Details About Philly’s First Open Streets Event

Seven miles will be closed to traffic.

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News

Here’s How You Can Recreate Johnny Doc’s Look

Our reporter was easily able to emulate John Dougherty’s look from today’s FBI raid.


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.


Here’s How You Can Recreate Johnny Doc’s Look

The news that Philly power broker John Dougherty’s house was raided by federal agents this morning came as a surprise, but his outfit was pretty […]

News

Philly Schools to Begin Retesting Drinking Water for Lead

More than 40 schools will be examined.

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Latest SS United States Renovation Plan Scrapped

The rusting ship has been in South Philly for two decades.

News

Frank Keel Is Back with Johnny Doc (For Today, At Least)

He was let go earlier this year.

Frank Keel Is Back with Johnny Doc (For Today, At Least)

In June, a longtime partnership in Philadelphia politics came to an end. Clout reported that John Dougherty and IBEW Local 98 spokesperson Frank Keel had been […]

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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.


This Isn’t the First Time the Feds Have Searched Johnny Doc’s Home

The news that authorities raided several properties connected to John Dougherty, the Philly power broker and IBEW Local 98 business manager, came as a surprise. […]

News

This Isn’t the First Time the Feds Have Searched Johnny Doc’s Home

He’s been under investigation before.

What They’re Saying on Social Media About the Johnny Doc Raid

One of the most powerful men in Philadelphia may be in hot water. This morning, the FBI raided a number of properties associated with John Dougherty, […]

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What They’re Saying on Social Media About the Johnny Doc Raid

Philadelphians react to the news of an FBI raid on Philly’s most powerful union leader.

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