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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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Wolf Nominates Supreme Court Justice

Sallie Updyke Mundy would fill J. Michael Eakin’s former seat.

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$75M Government Subsidy Apparently Not Enough for Center City Hotels

Developer Brook Lenfest wants legislation to help secure private loans.

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Chris Christie: I Didn’t Fetch McDonald’s for Donald Trump

Spokesperson calls it a “completely invented scenario.”

Philadelphia police found the body of a woman in Fairmount Park Tuesday morning.
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Woman’s Body Found Handcuffed in Fairmount Park

The woman was found stabbed near the Mann Center.

Woman Killed in Northeast Philly Hit-and-Run

The victim was crossing Roosevelt Boulevard at Adams.

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11 Things You Might Not Know About Betsy Ross

Hingston: Happy Flag Day! Now, let’s get down to it — did she or didn’t she?


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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A Car Hit Primo Hoagies Early This Morning

Four people were sent to the hospital, police said.

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Adam Levine: I’ll Pay for Christina Grimmie’s Funeral

A vigil held for the “Voice” singer attracted hundreds in Marlton.

Mayor Jim Kenney speaks at the Philadelphia vigil for victims of the Orlando Pulse Nightclub shooting.
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Hundreds Gather to Pay Tribute to Orlando Victims

Scenes from an emotional night at City Hall.

Mayor Jim Kenney speaks at the Philadelphia vigil for victims of the Orlando Pulse Nightclub shooting.

Hundreds Gather in Philadelphia to Pay Tribute to Orlando Victims

Hundreds of LGBTQ+ folks and allies gathered last night at City Hall for an emotional candlelight vigil for the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting in […]

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How Jim Kenney’s Big Soda Tax Victory Is Upending City Hall

The battle over the levy has scattered Darrell Clarke’s once-monolithic voting bloc.

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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.


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Simmons Has No Problem Being 1st Pick

The LSU forward says he wouldn’t have an issue with being selected first overall by the 76ers.

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Here’s How Easy It Is to Buy an AR-15 in Philly

You can do it over your lunch break.

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Bomb Threat Interrupts High School Graduation at Temple

The Liacouras Center was evacuated and police are currently searching for a threat.

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Ingram Works Out for Sixers

Duke small forward Brandon Ingram worked out for the Sixers today. The Sixers still do not have a workout scheduled with LSU forward Ben Simmons.

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