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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

Senator Bob Casey, who pulled his support for William Way Community Center after word of their sex parties got out
News

Philly Today: Boring Bob Casey Apparently Isn’t a Big Fan of Sex Parties

Who would have thunk it? Plus, why there’s no body cam footage of that viral state trooper incident.

Q&A

Inside Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s Wild Ride From Mount Airy to the Oscars

The story of her big break in showbiz evokes Rosemary’s Baby.

John Bolaris in 2023
News

Philly Today: Classy John Bolaris Claims a Return to TV While Trashing Ex-Girlfriend

Sometimes, people should stay off social media. And speaking of social media antics, Meatball is back!

Jason Kelce, who just retired from the Eagles, will likely have a long career in football broadcasting on TV
News

What Should Jason Kelce Do Next? Our Scientific Predictions

We see ourselves drinking beers and shots at Kelce’s Downashore this summer.

John DeBella, who settled a scathing sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him at WMGK, just popped up on WHYY, of all places.
News

Philly Today: What’s Accused Sexual Harasser John DeBella Doing at WHYY?

One WHYY staffer suggests he belongs at Barstool Sports — not at the home of Fresh Air.

News

Jason Kelce Retires After 13 Seasons

The Eagles’ beloved All-Pro center hangs it up after a legendary tenure.


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.


A video showing a Pennsylvania State Trooper and Darius McLean during an incident on Saturday while McClean's husband, Philadelphia official Celena Morrison, captures the footage
News

Philly Today: About that Video that Has Everyone Talking…

Plus, what we know about the Delco-shot follow-up to Mare of Easttown.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, who just appointed a Kensington drug czar
News

Philly Today: Cherelle Parker Says You All Need to Go Back to the Office. Now.

Plus, the unfortunate return of Terrence Howard. The end of Verizon Hall.

The lobby of a hotel that's part of a plan at the Xfinity sports complex in South Philadelphia
News

Philly Today: Big Changes Planned at South Philly Sports Complex

The owner reportedly has a $2.5 billion plan in the works. Plus: Is that 64 degrees we see in the forecast?

Girl Scout cookies on display at a Girl Scout cookie sale like the one at the Suburban Square shopping center in Ardmore, Pennsylvania
News

Philly Today: Suburban Square Calls Cops on Girl Scouts Selling Cookies

Only on the Main Line does a dad request police body-cam footage from a Girl Scout cookie incident.

News

Philly Today: Let Us Now Consider This Rare Food-Poisoning Lawsuit From Delco

Plus, SEPTA slowly enters the 21st Century.

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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.


Longform

Inside Par Funding: The Wild $550 Million Financial Scandal

Joseph LaForte and his associates claim they ran a legitimate lending business. The SEC and the Justice Department say it was a massive grift — and one of the biggest financial crimes in Philly history.

Opinion

Philly’s Great Office Building Conversion Needs to Start Right Now

Empty office buildings could spell the end of Center City as we’ve known it. But if we take these three steps quickly, we can solve the problem — and create an even brighter future for Philadelphia.

Nikki Haley's son Nalin Haley at a Nikki Haley campaign event in February 2024
News

Philly Today: Meet Nikki Haley’s Insult-Hurling Villanova Son

Nikki Haley steers clear of name-calling. Her Main Line son? Not so much.

Delco's Mark Perrotta after his July 2023 DUI arrest
News

Philly Today: How does somebody get 12 DUIs in Pennsylvania?

Delco’s Mark Perrotta shows us the way. Plus: the $11,000 (and counting!) Lego piece.

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