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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

Sixers Musings: 2014 Draft Key

The risks the Sixers took in the 2014 draft set them up for where they are today.

News

10 Things You Might Not Know About Beer in Philly

Here are some lesser-known facts about the city’s brew history.

Love Wins Is a Historical Artifact in Its Own Right

Jim Obergefell gets LGBTQ history right the first time.

News

WATCH: SEPTA Releases Footage of Bus-Cyclist Standoff

The cyclist blocks the bus for an hour.

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News

MGM Buying Full Ownership of Borgata Casino

Boyd is selling its 50 percent stake for $900 million.

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News

Baby Girl Born With Zika at N.J. Hospital

The newborn’s 31-year-old mother was visiting from Hondoras.


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

Weird New Anti-Pat Toomey Ad Compares Him to a Kitten

Factcheck.org rated a key claim in the ad false.

News

Josh Kopelman Replaces Gerry Lenfest as PMN Chairman

Kopelman is a 45-year-old venture capitalist.

News

Philly Schools Plan to Recognize Two Muslim Holidays

The city is home to an estimated 200,000 Muslims.

News

The City Has Sunk $40 Million Into a New Police HQs It Might Not Use

A ton of money has already been spent on a site that’s now in question.

Community Divided After GOAL Steps Down

The Pride controversy continues.

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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

There’s Only One Midtown Diner Left — Enjoy It While It Lasts

The Midtown II will close next week.

News

Police: Man Sexually Assaulted 13-Year-Old Stepdaughter Last Night

Authorities are searching for Malik Bailey.

News

Woman Found Dead, Tied to a Cinder Block in Chester County Pond

Police are trying to identify the victim.

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Ed Rendell: DNC Is Almost $10 Million Short on Funding

Guess who’s partly to blame? Donald Trump.

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