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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

Getting to Know Timothe Luwawu and Furkan Korkmaz

What should Sixers fans make of Timothe Luwawu and Furkan Korkmaz?

News

After Latest Freddie Gray Acquittal, All I Feel Is Numb

Johnson: We’ve been here before. And the outcome was never really in question.

News

Own a Firearm? Get a Goddamn Gun Lock

A 4-year-old is dead in Philadelphia because she picked up a gun in her own house.

News

WATCH: Heroic SEPTA Bus Driver Jumps Out of Vehicle to Chase Down Thief

Police say he stopped the suspect.

LGBTQ&A: Cory Wade

The activist and celeb updates us on life after America’s Next Top Model.

News

Simmons Was the Right Pick, But the Sixers Will Still Have a Losing Year

Missanelli: Why? Because Bryan Colangelo didn’t land any point guards.


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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25-Year-Old Police Officer Shot in Delco

A suspect has been arrested.

News

SCOTUS Deadlock on Obama’s Immigration Plan: Shameful and Wrong

Vourvoulias: The 4-4 decision has wounded a wide swath of the Philadelphia community.

News

PSU Lawyer Says He Told Officials About Sandusky in 2001

Wendell Courtney says he advised Penn State to report child abuse allegations.

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News

Funeral for Philly Victim of Orlando Shooting Is Today

Akyra Murray was 18.

News

Agholor Case Now in D.A.’s Hands

The Eagles wide receiver’s attorney remains confident Agholor won’t face charges.

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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

A Special Election to Replace Fattah Could Get Messy

Dwight Evans seems like the obvious choice, right?

News

Sixers Select Ben Simmons

The Philadelphia 76ers have made Ben Simmons the franchise’s first #1 overall pick since selecting Allen Iverson 20 years ago.

City Announces DNC Street Closures, I-95 Restrictions

Plus, the plans for FDR Park.

The Best LGBTQ Events This Weekend

Coming up: quizzos, cookouts, charities, and an “Under the Sea” prom.

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