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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

Daily Show to Film in Philadelphia During the DNC

It’s here from July 26th to the 29th.

News

Phillies’ Reliever Suspended for 80 Games for PED Use

Daniel Stumpf took an old anabolic steroid.

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News

Wawa Is Planning Even More Center City Expansion

The new location at 1900 Market — which will be the company’s largest — is just a start.

5 Unique LGBTQ Events This Weekend

Coming up: Major charity events, day drinking, and swing dancing.

Today Is Dining Out for Life!

Today is ActionAIDS’ Dining Out for Life, the annual dining fundraising event for AIDS service organizations. Over 200 restaurants participate, donating 33% of their sales […]

News

Here’s What You Missed at Last Night’s Lively Town Hall on the Latino Vote

Dozens gathered at Commerce Square for the conversation hosted by Al Día.


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.


Colangelo: Brown Is The Coach

Bryan Colangelo says that Sixers head coach Brett Brown is his coach going forward.

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Donald Trump in Pittsburgh: “How’s Joe Paterno?”

He was apparently talking about the statue.

News

Sixers Season Ends With 115-105 Loss

The Sixers blew a huge second quarter lead on their way to a 115-105 loss to the Chicago Bulls. The Sixers finished the season with a 10-72 record.

$3.5M MacArthur Grant Will Give Philly Tools to Drastically Cut Prison Population

Here’s how.

News

Court on Cosby Deposition: Toothpaste Is Out of the Tube

But is there more toothpaste in the tube?

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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

7-Year-Old’s Letter to Jay Wright Is Impossibly Cute

If you like Villanova, or things that are really adorable, you need to read this.

News

Feds: Liberian War Criminal Mohammed Jabbateh Arrested in Philadelphia

He was living in East Lansdowne.

News

Bridging a Generation Gap on Abortion Rights

How Philly’s Young Advocates for Planned Parenthood work to bring millennials into the fold.

PHOTOS: Stonewall Sports Kickball Kick-Off Celebration

One of the city’s all-inclusive LGBTQ sports leagues celebrated its season opener last weekend.

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