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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

VIDEO: Masked Men With Big Guns Wanted for Multiple Robberies

Terrifying footage shows two robberies committed in Northwest Philly.

News

So That Burnt Party Bus? Officials Say It Was Operating Illegally

The PPA and the PUC are conducting investigations.

Insider: How to Incentivize Development In Philly’s Overlooked Neighborhoods

Ben-Amos: This plan would fuel construction without a single tax break.

News

RE: Porngate — Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin Resigns

He had already been suspended over smutty emails he sent and received.

News

Milton Street Would Still Like to Host a Trump Rally

But Philly’s dearth of African-American Republicans makes it unlikely to happen soon.

News

Le Cat Café is Finally Open — and It’s Pretty Great

We were not disappointed.


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

“Stoic” Man Throws Molotov Into South Philly House

Police say a neighbor reported an emotionless man staring at the flames.

News

Sixers vs Nets Preview

The Sixers will look to pick up their 10th win of the season tonight against the Brooklyn Nets.

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf - criminal record sealing bill signing
News

Proposal Would Automatically Seal Minor Criminal Records

The aim? “Greater employment of people with low-level, non-violent criminal records.”

News

Dramatic Attack Outside a Fishtown Soup Kitchen

Man attacked with bat, suspect threatens to burn down the facility.

News

Christie Skips Trooper Funeral for Trump

The Scoop: It’s the third police funeral Christie has missed since December.

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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.


Hillary Clinton Apologizes — Again — for Reagan Remarks

Plus more national LGBTQ news.

Teen Sought for Abduction of Infant

The good news: He probably didn’t realize what he was doing. The best news: The baby is safe and sound.

News

Pickup Truck Smashed Into Commuter Jet at PHL

It also struck a motorized luggage carrier. No one was on board the plane.

News

If NCAA Tourney Was Decided by Academics…

…Philly teams wouldn’t fare well.

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