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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

Elderly Pottstown Woman Nabbed After Fleeing Pot Conviction 30 Years Ago

The amount of pot in question? Less than two grams.

5 Unique LGBTQ Events This Weekend

Coming up: kickoffs, bars, and birthday bashes.

News

Cops: “Potential Tragedy” Averted at Bonner & Prendergast

Five students were arrested Wednesday after a gun and drugs were found in the Catholic high school.

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News

The Phillies Batted The Pitcher 8th Last Night

And their ninth hitter had the game-winning hit.

News

Flyers’ Scott Laughton Taken Off on Stretcher After Hit

The team says all tests were negative.

News

Kenney’s Soda Tax Gets a Big-Name Supporter: Hillary Clinton

Clinton said she was “very supportive” of the mayor’s plan Wednesday at a forum in Philly.


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.


ESPN Fires Curt Schilling Over Anti-Transgender Meme

That is a real headline: Curt Schilling, a star pitcher on the Phillies in the 1990s, has been fired from his baseball analyst job by […]

News

ESPN Fires Curt Schilling Over Anti-Transgender Meme

“Curt Schilling has been advised that his conduct was unacceptable.”

Kenney Bans City-Funded Travel to North Carolina, Mississippi

Director of LGBT Affairs Nellie Fitzpatrick announces @phillymayor banning non-essential travel to North Carolina and Mississippi following those states passing laws legalizing LGBT discrimination. A […]

Kenney Bans City-Funded Travel to North Carolina, Mississippi

It’s in response to laws that allow LGBT discrimination in those states.

Hillary in Philly: Black Lives Matter Protesters Clash With Secret Service

And our reporter got caught in the middle.

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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

Clarke: Lack of Diversity in Some Departments Is “Problematic”

Minorities make up only 22 percent of the executive staff in departments overseen by the Chief Administrative Officer.

News

Kathleen Kane Stops Pursuing Leak of FBI Recordings

Now we may never know who leaked what to who and when and how.

News

AccuWeather Claims It Can Predict the Weather 90 Days Out

“It’s ridiculous,” says John Bolaris.

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Curt Schilling in Hot Water Over Facebook Post

And now he’s been fired by ESPN.

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