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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

Amtrak Train Derails After Striking Backhoe in Chester [UPDATED]

Two people have been confirmed dead, and the NTSB is conducting an investigation.

The Rowhome Is Us

Even as the model evolves before our eyes, nothing else connects us — or reflects us — so well as the Philadelphia rowhome.

The Rock Star of Philly Art

How Alex Da Corte put the city’s art scene on the international map (and found inspiration in Nicole Brown Simpson’s dog)

News

Best Thing This Week: ’Nova, Never a Doubt

Jay Wright’s Wildcats put on a helluva show. No Buddy saw that coming.

News

Villanova Rolls into National Title Game with 44-Point Win

It was a record-setting win.

News

Sixers Mailbag

In the 18th edition of our Sixers Mailbag, we talk about Buddy Hield and what the Sixers should do in the 2016 draft.


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

Suspect in KOP Kidnapping is Daughter of Pa. GOP Power Broker

Police say Cherie Amoore chatted up a mother at the mall, then walked off with her infant.

Villanova Wildcats head coach Jay Wright celebrates after winning 2016 national championship title.
News

Why You Should Root for Villanova’s Basketball Team

They’re not in Philly. So what?

News

Former WXPN Photographer Pleaded Guilty to Child Pornography

A faulty Wal-Mart photo kiosk led to an investigation into Mark Wilkens.

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Penn Museum’s Legends of the Hidden Temple Event Sold Out in 2 Days

We talk with program director Kate Quinn.

Q&A: Brian Sims on the Race for the 182nd District

The two-term incumbent speaks candidly about this year’s competitive primary.

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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

Penn Study: Painkiller Prescriptions on the Rise

Do we need better options for treating patients in pain? The answer is obvious, and the solution is complicated.

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Drexel Prof: Touching Sandpaper Can Hike Charitable Donations

Chen Wang on her fascinating study.

News

How Villanova Is Preparing for the Final Four Weekend

“We have to plan like Monday’s happening,” Radnor police told us.

5 Things to Know About Pew’s “State of the City” Report

We’re younger, more diverse — and still the poorest big city in the U.S.

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