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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

Clarke Calls 3-Cent Soda Tax “Divisive,” Says It Won’t Pass

The mayor and City Council have just a few weeks left to sort out a budget. Can they do it?

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PLCB Approves Six-Pack Licenses at Gas Stations

Sheetz approves.

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News

Who Uses Grubhub to Order Food from Downey’s?

We investigate.

News

Audit: 42,000 Unanswered Calls to State Child Abuse Hotline

“Any single one of those calls could have led to a life or death situation for a child.”

News

A Second-Grader Brought a Loaded Glock to School Today

The unnerving incident unfolded at Grover Cleveland Mastery Charter in Tioga.

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Welcome America Parade to Have First LGBT Float

Plus more local LGBTQ news.


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

Wildcats to Visit Obama Next Week

And Josh Hart is returning for his senior season.

News

Here’s How the SEPTA-Uber Connection Works

Follow these instructions to save hassle and money when riding Regional Rail this summer.

News

Poll: Most in U.S. Don’t Know Puerto Ricans are Citizens

Vourvoulias: Members of Philly’s large Puerto Rican community don’t find that surprising at all.

News

Cosby’s Defense Promotes Rape Culture

Fiorillo: Andrea Constand wasn’t on trial yesterday, but her credibility sure was.

News

UD Student Charged for Pot-Laced Food Business

Like Froot Loops — but trippier.

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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

Will Dems Oust DNC Chair Over Sanders Feud?

Wasserman Schultz to Bernie Sanders: “hashtag SMH.”

News

12 Things You Might Not Know About the Constitutional Convention

229 years later, a look back at how the delegates created a new form of government.

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Tourist Struck, Killed, by SEPTA Train

Woodrow Jackson was visiting from Texas.

News

SEPTA to Announce Uber Partnership

The arrangement to be announced tomorrow is intended to improve access to transit throughout the region.

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