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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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Destiny's Child at the 2001 NBA Finals
News

15 Years Ago Today, Sixers Fans Booed Destiny’s Child

McQuade: Is the team suffering from the Curse of the Beyoncé?

Akyra Murray
News

Philly Teen Killed in Pulse Nightclub Shooting

Akyra Murray, a prep basketball star, had just graduated from West Catholic.

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WATCH: Philly Police Do Running Man Challenge

The Detroit Police Department called them out. It’s better than you’d think.

How Philly’s LGBTQ Community Reacted to Orlando

A vigil is planned tonight at City Hill.

News

Vigil to be Held for Slain S. Jersey Singer Christina Grimmie

The gathering will begin at 8:45 p.m. in South Jersey.

News

Police Make Arrest in Ryan Howard Beer Bottle Incident

Sidney Smith, 21, turned himself in.


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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News

Report: Chris Christie Fetched Trump’s McDonald’s Order

He’s Trump’s “manservant.”

Orlando Nightclub Shooting Was a Hate Crime

A message of the screen during a prayer vigil at the Joy Metropolitan Community Church after a fatal shooting at the Pulse Orlando nightclub Sunday, […]

Philly and the Nation React in Horror to Orlando Shootings

A vigil in Atlanta for the victims of a fatal shooting at an Orlando nightclub Sunday, June 12, 2016. A mass shooting at a gay […]

News

Philly, Nation React to Pulse Shooting

Two Philadelphians have been reported among the dead and a third is expected to recover. There will be a vigil at 6:30 at City Hall tonight.

News

I Got SEPTA Key — And I Think it Works

Brey: This is a great day for regular transit users.

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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

Orlando Nightclub Shooting Was a Hate Crime

Vourvoulias: Why we cannot, and should not, hide from this fact.

One of Us: Nellie Fitzpatrick

The city’s director of LGBT affairs chats about this month’s Pride Parade, her brief career in manure sales, and City Hall’s hidden secrets.

Best Thing: Millennials Got Their Way on Beer, Wine

Hingston: And thank God for it. Cheers!

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Muhammad Ali’s Biggest Fight Continues

Johnson: More than our greatest prize fighter; Ali was America’s greatest champion for social justice.

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