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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

Sixers to Pick Up Option for Hollis Thompson

The 76ers will pick up Hollis Thompson’s team option for the 2016-17 season.

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News

Temple Provost Abruptly Removed

The university faces a $22 million shortfall in its financial aid fund.

Non-Discrimination Bills Look Stalled for Summer

Plus more local LGBTQ news.

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With Just Days Until Deadline, Atlantic City Workers Preparing to Strike

Union president says a strike is “likely.”

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Activists: We’ll March on DNC, Not Just in a Pen at FDR Park

Speakers promise chaos at July convention.

Boston Marathon Dad Mike Rossi Arrested at Kenny Chesney Concert

Police accuse Rossi of criminal trespass.


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.


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2 PECO Employees Burned in Fire

OSHA is investigating.

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Police Arrest Man Who Allegedly Shot Wife With Crossbow

Paul Kuzan, 40, is charged with murder.

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Pro-Immigration Protesters Temporarily Blocked an I-676 Ramp

The protest lasted less than an hour.

News

Philly Schools Ordered to Pay $2.3M in Discrimination Suit

A company says the district offered a minority firm work because of racial bias.

News

Has Anyone at Wharton Donated to Trump?

According to the Center for Responsive Politics, nobody in the entire Penn system has supported the presumptive GOP nominee.

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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

Homicide Captain: Victim Was Killed in Fairmount Park

Based on interviews with the alleged perpetrators, police lay out their theory of what happened the night Toy Charda Bryant was killed.

News

Pa. Senator Wants Restrictive Abortion Clinic Law Repealed

The law works similarly to the Texas law overturned by SCOTUS.

News

Remembering Eagles Coach Legend Buddy Ryan

He built one of the best defenses ever.

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Feds to Help Philly Reimagine Vine Street Expressway

The city is one of four winners of the Every Place Counts Design Challenge.

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