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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

Dirt Stupid Bank Robber Strikes Again

Gets caught thanks to IHOP.

4 Unique LGBTQ Events This Weekend

Charity, comedy, and cocktails make this week’s roundup of events.

News

The Philly Police Trolled Kanye on Twitter

Will Kanye become a police officer? Eh, probably not.

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SEPTA Extends Route 53 Service Starting Sunday

The new extension brings bus service to East Hunting Park Avenue for the first time.

News

Philly Native On Trial in Texas “Draw Muhammad” Attack

Prosecutors: Abdul Malik Abdul Kareem was “soaking in ISIS propaganda.”

News

76ers Trade Deadline Roundup

The Sixers are involved in discussions with the Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls in a trade which would send Pau Gasol to Sacramento.


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

Kathryn Knott Seeks Lighter Sentence

The Scoop: Her co-defendants in Center City gay bashing got probation. She got jail.

News

200+ New Jersey Residents: Re-Open Sheridan Investigation

The letter was signed by three ex-N.J. governors.

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5 Takeaways From Kenney’s Chamber of Commerce Speech

The mayor made a case for expanding pre-K. Will businesses help pick up the tab?

News

Man Charged With Raping Wife, Attempted Murder on Valentine’s Day

Thanks to quick thinking, his wife narrowly escaped death.

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News

How Comcast Workers Got a Crosswalk to Wawa

And city didn’t even have to pay for it!

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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.


News

Police Say Detective Broke Man’s Leg With Brutal Kick

And then abandoned him on a “random roadside.”

News

Here’s the Full Text of Jim Kenney’s Chamber of Commerce Speech

The new mayor talks business.

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In Delaware, People Pay Big Bucks for Low-Digit License Plates

Here’s why.

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Sixers Mailbag

The NBA’s trade deadline is Thursday at 3 pm. We discuss what the Sixers might do in this week’s mailbag.

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