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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

Doctor Says Viral Facebook Post About Hit-and-Run Accident Ruined His Life

15,000 shares and counting.

News

Judge: No Pay for Penn Track Athletes

Ruling comes as Drexel prepares for summit on rights of college athletes.

News

There’ll Be An AC Feature on New Year’s Eve TV Next 3 Years

And it’s costing the state $12.5 million.

News

I Have Complicated Feelings About Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabfries Chips

Weymouth: Crabfries have been compromised.

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News

Court Ruling Shatters SRC Authority

The Scoop: Plus, will beer be sold soon in Pennsylvania convenience stores?

News

5 Takeaways from The Hockey News’ Story on Eric Lindros

One of them is why Eric Lindros loves Costco.


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

Brian Sims Drops Out of the Congressional Race

Here’s what it means.

Jim Obergefell’s Scalia Tweet Goes Viral

Plus: Adidas’s new endorsement contract, and West Virginia says Uber drivers can discriminate.

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News

Misdemeanor Crimes Are Now Easier to Get Sealed in Pa.

Gov. Wolf signed the bipartisan bill today.

News

Missanelli: Another Season of Nick Foles? Please, No!

Plus: Journalists who didn’t vote for Terrell Owens for the Hall of Fame are insecure maggots.

News

Kathleen Kane Won’t Run for Second Term

Scandal-plagued attorney general cites family as her reason.

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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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News

WATCH: Leah Kauffman’s “Bernie Bae” Music Video

She previously did “Crush on Obama.”

News

CBS 3 Did a Report on the Word “Jawn” Last Night

That jawn did not disappoint.

News

4 Things to Know About Donald Trump’s Federal Judge Sister

Maryanne Trump Barry serves on Philly-based appeals court.

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News

Insider: The SRC May Be Sizing Up Your Neighborhood School Right Now

Saltz: Even if your school is on the up and up, the SRC could still turn it into a charter.

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