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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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News

Muhammad Ali’s Biggest Fight Continues

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

A musical based on a Philadelphia man's tweet involves Bill Murray, The Wu Tang Clan and Martin Shkreli
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New Martin Shkreli Musical Inspired by Philly Man’s Tweet

We’re not entirely sure how it happened, either.

News

Farnese Pleads Not Guilty on Bribery Charges

Federal prosecutors say the state senator paid $6,000 for a committee woman’s support.

News

Defense Attorney: Agholor Didn’t Commit a Crime

An exotic dancer told police that the Eagles player raped her Thursday.

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News

5 Things You Need to Know About the Phillies’ Top Pick

He has a connection to Ted Williams.

Reading Viaduct’s Beer Garden Opens Tonight

The development of the elevated park continues.


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.


News

Colangelo: 99% Chance Embiid Doesn’t Play in Summer League

Bryan Colangelo says there’s almost no chance that Joel Embiid will compete in summer league competition next month.

Telemundo attack
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Telemundo 62 Reporter Punched During Live Shot

Police have made an arrest.

News

13 Things You Might Not Know About Octavius Catto

Five years after his City Hall memorial statue was unveiled, a look back at the life of a remarkable citizen of Philadelphia

LGBTQ&A: Dame Luz

The Cutn Paste events producer on what it will take to make the Gayborhood more inclusive.

News

Exotic Dancer Accuses Eagles Player Nelson Agholor of Rape

He was among several Eagles at the Cheerleaders strip club after practice yesterday afternoon, police sources say.

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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

10,000 Early Adopters Can Use SEPTA Key Cards on Monday

SEPTA hopes the full roll-out of the program will happen shortly afterwards.

Can We Keep the Schuylkill River Trail Safe?

In the wake of a rash of crime, a group of runners is determined to keep our city’s newest gem safe.

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Police: Woman Slashed in Face on Schuylkill River Trail

A 24-year-old woman was attacked by an unknown assailant Thursday afternoon, authorities say.

News

Ingram Workout Scheduled for Monday

According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, the Sixers will bring in Duke forward Brandon Ingram for a workout on Monday.

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