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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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Lower Merion Schools Pass Trans-Inclusive Policy

Plus more local LGBTQ news.

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News

Council: Why Did $1.3 Million for School Nurses Go Unspent?

Lawmakers quizzed district officials on staff vacancies at a hearing Tuesday.

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News

Philly-Set Game Homefront: The Revolution Releases Today

We talk to the game’s lead designer.

News

Lawyers for Amtrak Victims Don’t Buy NTSB’s Report

Attorney Tom Kline say the board’s main finding is “truly speculation.”

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News

Tom Ridge: I’m Not Voting Republican This Year

You get one guess as to why.

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News

NASCAR Drivers Are Doing a Lap Around City Hall

Prepare for outrageous revving at noon.


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

Twin Brothers Charged in Bombing Spree

They’re accused of spending winter break building and detonating IEDs.

News

Sixers Lottery Odds

We take a look at the most likely scenarios for the Sixers in tonight’s NBA lottery.

News

Report: Amtrak Engineer “Likely Distracted” Before Fatal Crash

That’s the conclusion of a yearlong federal probe.

News

Joel Embiid Ramping Up Workouts

The Sixers center has apparently ramped up his workouts as he attempts to return from surgery.

See Who Won Big at the 2016 GLADD Media Awards

Plus more national LGBTQ news.

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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

Fallen Philly Cop Honored with Medal of Valor

Robert Wilson III’s family was honored at the White House.

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News

Soon, You May Be Able to Drink on the A.C. Boardwalk

Legally.

News

Philly to Focus Homeless Outreach on Center City “Hotspots”

The city will try to get chronically homeless people enrolled in services and housing.

News

Sixers’ Okafor 5th in ROY Voting

Jahlil Okafor finished 5th in Rookie of the Year voting, finishing the season with averages of 17.5 points and 7 rebounds in 53 appearances.

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