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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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Judge: Brandon Tate-Brown Lawsuit Can Proceed

City attorneys wanted the federal civil rights case tossed.

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John Street: Josh Shapiro Not Qualified, I’m Backing Zappala

Former Philly mayor said Donald Trump is the only candidate less qualified for the office he seeks.

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So, McDonald’s Is Giving Away SEPTA Tokens Today

It’s happening at Walnut/ Locust Station between 4:30 and 6:30 — but you might want to get there early

News

Sabrina Vourvoulias Walks Away From Al Día

Executive editor had been with the company since 2012.

Former Senator Announces Same-Sex Engagement

Plus more national LGBTQ news.

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Harper Poll: McGinty Moves to First Place, Shapiro Has Commanding Lead

Katie McGinty is poised to defeat Joe Sestak tomorrow, according to the survey.


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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The Phillie Phanatic Debuted 38 Years Ago Today

Watch a video of his greatest moments.

News

Clinton and Sanders Will Both Be in Philly Tonight

And Donald Trump will be in West Chester – maybe.

News

Bernie Sanders Op-Ed: A Soda Tax Would Hurt Philly’s Poor

In an exclusive op-ed, the Vermont senator explains why he doesn’t support Mayor Kenney’s proposed soda tax.

News

Fixing The Sixers’ Imbalanced Roster

Does Bryan Colangelo taking over the Sixers as president of basketball operations make it more likely one of Noel or Okafor are traded this offseason?

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Big Eagles Trade Just the Splash We Needed

Missanelli: Remember how exciting the 1999 draft was? This is just like that.

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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.


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Hey Philly: Is it Hillary or Bernie?

As Philly prepares to go to the polls, Malcolm Burnley finds that the mood on the ground is not quite what you’d expect.

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The No-B.S. Guide to the 2016 Philadelphia Primary

Here’s everything you need to know for Tuesday’s election.

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Is This Chaka Fattah’s Last Stand?

He’s broke, under indictment, and facing a formidable challenger for the first time in more than two decades.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Philly Ballot Questions You’ll See Tuesday

We broke the questions down into really, really plain English.

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