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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

Reid: There Could Be a Brokered Convention in Philly

But, eh, probably not. Though it’s fun to root for chaos.

David Gambacorta, Malcolm Burnley to Join Philadelphia Staff

Plus a new role for associate editor Sandy Smith.

News

13 Things You Might Not Know About the Pine Barrens

Hingston: They’re big, they’re wet and they’re weird. Oh, and they’ve got their own monster!

News

Transformer Fire Knocked Out Power in Rittenhouse

Morning Scoop: 91 customers remain in the dark as of this morning.

New Bill Would Wipe Out Older Parking Fines

Councilwoman Blackwell wants to offer amnesty for older parking tickets, contingent on paying newer ones.

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News

Bridge Inspections to Cause Slowdowns Starting Next Week

Expect lane closures and possible delays on several area roadways.


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

Audit: Philly’s Brownout Policy Didn’t Save Money; It Cost Millions

Fire officials say the policy was the “least painful” option at the time.

Anti-UberX and Lyft protest signs
News

25 Signs from Anti-UberX Protest That Shut Down Center City

“UberBlack Lives Matter” was one of them.

News

5 Takeaways from the North Philly Candidates Night

John Fetterman, Katie McGinty, Dwight Evans and more were there.

News

Detective: Police Retaliated Against Me for Whistleblowing

In a just-settled lawsuit, a PPD detective alleges that Philly Police “iced” jailed suspects in violation of their rights

News

A Toddler, a Cell Phone, and One Big South Philly-Style Brouhaha

Even the police have gotten involved over an incident at B2 Cafe on Passyunk Avenue.

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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.


Suspect in stabbing of a Philadelphia cabbie
News

Cops Say This Man Stabbed a Philly Cabbie in Queen Village

It happened late Wednesday night.

TOP PICKS: 5 Unique LGBTQ Events This Weekend

Love, leather, and ’laxation spark up this super holiday weekend in February.

News

The Senate Failed to Oust Kathleen Kane. Now It’s the House’s Turn to Try.

The Scoop: No respite for embattled A.G.

News

Kenney Is Officially Ending Brownouts

Mayor Kenney will announce Thursday that he is stopping the controversial policy of temporarily closing fire stations.

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