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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

City Takes West Philly Woman to Court Over Backyard Chickens, She Wins

Malaika Hart would not take no for an answer.

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Verizon, City Could Tussle Over Fios Franchise Agreement

Verizon could be fined millions if it violated its deal.

News

How Did Wawa Become a Top Spot for Missed Connections?

This summer your best odds of finding romance may be no further than your neighborhood convenience store.

News

Dear Eagles: Please Trade Sam Bradford Already

Missanelli: He’s a one-year place-holder and he knows it.

News

Penn Grad Accused of Being “The Vegan Bernie Madoff”

She’s also implicated in ordering a pizza.

News

Monday Morning Sixers Musings

Does Brett Brown’s connection to Ben Simmons’ family guarantee the Sixers will select him? Should the Sixers worry about fit?


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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Uber, Lyft “Tax” Would Actually Be $4M PPA Windfall

And guarantee nothing to Philly Schools. At least that’s how the bill’s written now.

How Oblivious Elites Missed the Trump Revolution

The country is incredibly pissed off — and for good reason.

We Want Answers: Harold Honickman

The philanthropist, beverage-bottling mogul and leading soda-tax opponent has one word for universal pre-K advocates: plastics.

News

Best Thing: Google Trekker Is Wandering Our Woods

Hingston: This is gonna be so cool.

News

Sixers Future Comes Into Focus

After the results of Tuesday night’s lottery, the Sixers are now in a great position to have a bright, and exciting, future.

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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

Hamilton’s Leslie Odom Jr. to Headline 4th of July Concert

Yazz the Greatest will perform, too. Fireworks will start at 10, instead of 11.

News

Woman Sues Kildare’s After Falling Out of Bunk Bed — in Jail

She says the bar continued to serve her after she was visibly intoxicated.

LGBTQ&A: Stro Kyle

The queer-events promoter on fighting racial exclusion in the Gayborhood.

News

Phillies Are One of Baseball’s Best Teams — But for How Long?

The Phillies were supposed to stink. They don’t, so far!

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