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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

Young Women Sought for Violent Robbery of Five Below

They allegedly stabbed a store employee with steak knives.

News

Kenney Appoints Philly’s First Female Prison Chief

Blanche Carney is a 21-year veteran of the prison system.

News

Ed Snider: “Truly One of a Kind”

Former players and friends reflect on the life of the Flyers’ chairman.

News

Woman Killed by SEPTA Train Was Penn Student

The victim, 21, a junior, had attended Central High.

News

WATCH: Michael B. Jordan Wears Kobe’s Lower Merion Uni

In Apple TV’s hilarious ad paying honoring the NBA great.

Tennessee Transphobic Bill Could Cost Nashville $58 Million

Plus more national LGTBQ news.


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

#WinItForEd: Social Media Reacts to Ed Snider’s Death

As the Flyers gear up for a playoff run, social media erupted with fond remembrances of Snider.

News

Hillary Clinton Defends Bill’s Comments to Philly Protestors

Bill Clinton defended his 1994 crime bill to protestors in a heated exchange last Thursday in Mt. Airy.

Insider: Take It From an NTI Mastermind — Kenney’s Parks Plan Is Flawed

McCalla: There are echoes of John Street’s dubious initiative in Kenney’s proposal.

News

Police: Woman Sexually Assaulted at Hotel in Rittenhouse

She met the suspect at a nightclub on Walnut Street.

News

Woman Struck and Killed by SEPTA Train

It happened near 40th Street Station this morning

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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

Ed Snider, Flyers Chairman, Has Died

The founder and longtime face of the Flyers franchise succumbed to a two-year fight with cancer. He was 83.

News

Bryan Colangelo Introductory Press Conference

Joshua Harris inroduced Bryan Colangelo as the new president of basketball operations. He will take over for Sam Hinkie, who resigned on Wednesday.

News

Sam Hinkie Dared To Be Great

Sam Hinkie took risks that could still pay off in a big way for the Sixers in the future.

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Dancin’ on Air’s Family Feud

Former cast members and the producer of the iconic Philly dance show are fighting over its legacy.

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