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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

Best Thing: Howie Roseman Cleaned House

He took a flamethrower to Chip Kelly’s house of cards.

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Jahlil Okafor To Have Surgery

Sixers’ center Jahlil Okafor will have surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, which will likely end his rookie season.

Family of Collapse Victim: Strip Architect’s License

Jay Bryan and Nancy Winkler filed a complaint with the state over Plato Marinakos Jr. — who may be at work on a project in Rittenhouse right now.

Marni Snyder Says She Would Be Tough on LGBT Hate Crimes

Continuing our series of Q&A’s with candidates in the 182nd District.

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20 All-Time-Best Philly Names

Hingston: The singer named Birdsong, the doctor named Physick, and 18 other amazingly appropriate monikers for people from these parts.

News

Here’s the NTSB’s Amtrak Derailment Injury Data

The document lists each individual injury recorded.


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.


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Pa. Judge Rules: Ted Cruz’s Name Stays on Primary Ballot

Cruz, born in Canada, is ruled eligible.

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John Kasich Will Hold Villanova Town Hall Next Week

One day after Ohio’s winner-take-all primary.

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What Evil Person Sealed a Dog Inside This Crate in Willow Grove?

Help police find the perpetrator behind this sadistic crime.

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Woman Says She Wasn’t Abducted From SEPTA Bus

A police investigation is ongoing to determine what actually occurred.

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Is Donald Trump Driving Up GOP Registration in Pennsylvania?

Why are Dems losing voters to Republicans?

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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.


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There’s a Big 5 Tripleheader on TV Today

You should’ve stayed home from work!

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Fattah Has New Legal Team

The Scoop: And they want his federal charges thrown out.

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Hite: Every School Will Get a Nurse, Counselor …

… If Gov. Wolf’s budget passes. That’s a very big if.

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You Need to Vote for the Nats to Have a Papelbon Bobblehead

Troll a division rival and an unpopular former Phillie at the same time!

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