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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

SEPTA Buses About to Get Even Louder and More Annoying

Fiorillo: Here’s why.

Study: Bikeshare Riders Are Safer Than Bike Owners

They’re less likely to wear helmets — but less likely to get into accidents in the first place.

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News

GOP Polling Firm: Clinton Leads in Pa. Against Any Republican

Up against Trump, Cruz or Rubio, Clinton is ahead in the state.

News

Teen, Paralyzed By Earlier Shooting, Shot Again

Terrell Robinson, 18, was shot twice in his wheelchair in West Oak Lane last night.

News

Ruben Amaro: Anti-Analytics Comments Were Just a Ruse

“I’ve always believed in analytics.”

5 Unique LGBTQ Events This Weekend

Coming up: casinos, art, and the luck of the Irish.


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

Kasich May Be Thrown Off Pa. Primary Ballot

But did Marco Rubio’s challenge come too late?

News

Man Accused of Shooting Cop in Name of Islam Held Over on All Charges

The cop took the stand on Thursday morning.

News

EMILY’s List Vows $1M to Back McGinty

Joe Sestak also getting PAC funding.

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News

La Salle Shot The Lights Out Last Night (Literally)

The lights went out during the Explorers’ win.

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News

Could A.C. Default in April?

The Scoop: Moody’s warns of city’s future as Jersey legislators consider fixes.

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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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Sixers Mailbag

In this edition of our Sixers mailbag we focus on the 2016 draft. Ben Simmons or Brandon Ingram? Jamal Murray or Kris Dunn?

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Okafor Has CT Scan on Knee

Sixers’ rookie center Jahlil Okafor had a CT scan performed on his knee on Tuesday and will miss tonight’s game against the Houston Rockets.

News

Man Charged in West Philly Triple Stabbing

Police say Ronald Stanley, 55, stabbed three people, one of whom died, on Tuesday.

OPINION: Identity and Acceptance Collide in LGBTQ News

From Michael B. Jordan to Lilly Wachowski — and yes, Caitlyn Jenner — society proves it’s not ready to accept nuance in identity.

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