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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

Latest Stories

A map on the new app Pokemon Go, at the corner of Market and 19th
News

Philly Police Offer Safety Tips for Pokemon Go Users

The department’s social media guru clearly knows a thing or two about the game.

News

Photos: Philly is Apparently Really, Really Good for Pokémon Go

Wawa? Rittenhouse? Bok Bar? Pokémon are lurking everywhere.

News

Black Lives Matter Protest Hit Center City This Morning

The hour-long march was led by a white organization calling for greater police accountability.

News

Wharton Students Want Trump to Stop Name-Dropping Their School

They’ve penned and signed an open letter denouncing his candidacy.

SEPTA Interim Weekday Schedule
News

Here’s the New SEPTA Interim Weekday Schedule

The new schedule went into effect this morning.

News

Wolf: Budget Will Become Law Without My Signature

Wolf won’t sign the bill until the legislature identifies revenue sources for the spending plan.


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.


Dog’s Best Friends

Seven local pet pros who take canine care to new levels

This Town Has Gone to the Dogs

A guide to the canine good life, Philly-style.

Power Brokers

What’s the only thing better than being a member of the one percent? Selling real estate to them.

I Hate Your Dog

A city dog owner tells other city dog owners why they (and their pooches) can be so damned insufferable.

9 Ways to Bond With Your Dog in Philadelphia

Walks around the neighborhood and Frisbee tosses? So boring. Instead, consider these unusual ideas for taking your four-legged friendship to a new (perhaps disturbing) level.

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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.


Metal Breakdown

Which do you think will die first — my car or me?

Dear Philly Dog Owners: Pick Up Your Poop!

Expert advice on how not to be that dog owner

Scenes From a Night of Protests

Hundreds participated in three separate, largely peaceful marches on Friday evening.

Opinion

The Hard Conversations We Need to Have

Harden: Here’s what we need to talk about to stop police killings of black Americans.

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