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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

Cruz Campaign Manager: Christie “Turned Over His Testicles”

Christie called Cruz’s refusal to endorse Trump “selfish.”

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News

A Q&A with Don Russell, New Editor-in-Chief of Philly Weekly

He talks about his new role.

News

Clinton Campaign to Hold Event Near Liberty Bell After DNC

The campaign says that it will be a rally for Pennsylvanians to hear from Clinton.

News

Growing Industrial Hemp is Now Legal in Pennsylvania

But not for everyone.

News

Six Arrested After Sit-in at DNC Host Committee Offices

Protestors from Reclaim Philadelphia demanded to see a list of convention donors.

News

Report: John Timoney Battling Lung Cancer

The disease has cost the quotable former commissioner his voice.


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

Philly Muralist Calls out Trump, Rizzo With Latest Work

Many have drawn parallels between the two controversial politicians this election season.

News

“Donkeys Around Town” Scavenger Hunt Officially Begins

“We’re getting down to serious donkey business” is a thing Ed Rendell said today.

News

PHOTOS: Colorful Broad Street Median Mural Is Being Installed

South Broad was quite colorful this morning.

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News

North Wildwood Considers Changing Name to Anglesea

The new name is a historic take.

News

These DNC-Week Art-and-Politics Events Make a Real Statement

Vourvoulias: Never mind the painted donkeys.

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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.


Latinx Queer Community Leaders Air Concerns Over Philly4Pulse

Organizers are being criticized for excluding Latinx groups from the planning.

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News

Firefighters Rescue N.J. Woman Who Scaled Tree While Hunting Pokemon

Sometimes you just can’t catch ’em all.

Kelly Lee, Jerry Pinkney, and Sheila Hess pose with the award that was presented to Pinkney this afternoon.
News

City Honors Legendary Germantown Children’s Book Illustrator

Tuesday was Jerry Pinkney Day.

News

Brady: Trump’s Bankruptcies Have Hurt Philly, A.C.

If these are the things he does to the people he works with, imagine what he’ll do to the American people.

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