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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

Latest Stories

How Can Bike-Share Do a Better Job Reaching the Poor?

That question is the focus of an upcoming conference in Philly.

News

Report: Phillies Offer Maikel Franco 6-Year, $39M Deal

It would keep him a Phillie until 2022.

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News

Atlantic City May Stop Paying Employees After April 8th

The mess continues in A.C.

News

Chris Christie Jokes Are No Longer Just About His Weight

It’s all thanks to Donald Trump.

Anti-Gay Bill Might Harm Atlanta’s Super Bowl Bid

Plus more national LGTBQ news.

News

Did Ed Rendell “Mess Up” Taxes for DNC Donors?

New York Post says Rendell is “scrambling.” Philly DNC officials dispute that.


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

Sixers’ Rally Falls Short

The Sixers made another second-half comeback, but ended up coming up short in a 120-105 loss to the Celtics.

News

Police: Deadly Turnpike Robbery Committed by Retired Trooper

Clarence Briggs killed two people before being shot and killed.

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News

Randall Cunningham’s Daughter Is a World Champion High Jumper

And she’s only 18.

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News

How Safe Is Philly Water?

The Scoop: Council committees to examine whether we face a Flint-style lead crisis.

News

Saint Joseph’s Nearly Upset No. 1 Oregon

The Hawks led late, but came up just short. DeAndre’ Bembry had 16 and 12 to lead Saint Joseph’s.

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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

Villanova Routs Iowa to Reach Sweet 16

The Wildcats finally got out of the second round.

Best. Party. Ever.

For some Penn kids these days, it’s not enough to throw a kegger and say you had a blast. You need cases of Veuve — and a professional photographer to capture the moment.

What Are the Chances?

A tale of love vs. big medicine.

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News

Best Thing: The School District Laid Out a Radical Goal

Hingston: It wants a teacher in every classroom next school year.

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