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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

News

12 Things You Might Not Know About Stephen Girard

Hingston: The nation’s greatest-ever rags-to-riches story took place right here.

Here Is the Full Budget Address Given by Mayor Kenney

“As some of you may have already heard, Big Soda isn’t thrilled.”

6 Unique LGBTQ Events This Weekend

This weekend’s events include First Friday, charity, and service.

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News

Follow Live: Mayor Jim Kenney’s First Budget Address

Citified is on the scene.

News

Possible NJ Transit Strike Looms Later This Month

Workers could walk off the job March 13th.

News

10 Things to Know About Kenney’s Budget

The new mayor sets aside money for a Vision Zero plan, labor contracts and more. But there’s no extra cash for the school district.


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

Are You Ready to Fly From Philly to Cuba?

The Scoop: Frontier Airlines has applied to start a once-a-week flight.

News

Social Media Threat Closed Philly School

Classes resume as police continue to investigate.

News

Feds: Philly Municipal Court Judge Lied to FBI

Prosecutors say Judge Joseph O’Neill denied being asked to fix a case.

News

Were Officials Trying to Limit Access to Kenney’s Budget Address?

A Council email said you had to be on the “official list” to attend the new mayor’s speech. Was it a mistake?

News

Ursinus Not the Only College With Hundreds of Sick Kids

Norovirus is sweeping the nation. And so is… mumps?

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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.


OPINION: LGBTQ Entertainers Deserve Better From Hollywood

After this year’s Oscars, it’s time to demand more.

News

“We’re Leading in a Category We Don’t Want to be Leading”

Why Bob Casey is pushing for a pretty huge increase in anti-heroin funding.

News

Sixers Mailbag

Should the Sixers have made the reported trade for Dennis Schroder? Should fans hope the Lakers pick conveys this year?

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A Beacon of Light for Atlantic City, Sort Of

The ball at the top of Revel lit up again! But what does it mean?

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