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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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A Philly Guy Got 22 Votes for President in New Hampshire

Ed O’Donnell finished 18th in the Dem primary.

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96 Ursinus Students Now Reporting Stomach Infection

The school has been unable thusfar to confirm the cause of the outbreak.

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Senate Vote to Remove Kathleen Kane From Office Fails

It could be visited again, however.

The Sisterhood Reimagines Gender Norms

Mauckingbird presents an impressive adaption of Molière’s Les Femmes Savantes.

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Delco D.A.: Chester Shooting Was Justfied

Officers fired 100 rounds at Shalamar Longer on Monday, killing him.

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Caller Threatens Main Line Jewish School

The person threatened to “kill Jews” and then hung up.


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.


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It’s Official: Chris Christie Drops Out of Presidential Race

Campaign confirms Christie’s ending his bid.

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Sixers vs Kings Preview

The 76ers will take on George Karl and the Sacramento Kings tonight in Philadelphia. The Kings have lost 8 of their last 9 games.

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Police: Missing Pottstown Man Found in Car in Schuylkill

Harold Leister, 93, had been missing since last Thursday after reportedly hitting his head the day before.

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It’s Now Legal to Skateboard at LOVE Park (For a Few Days)

Skateboarding is legal until February 15th.

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The Informant: LeSean McCoy, Please Pay Your Parking Tickets

Plus: Kenney trumps Jerrick and Kanye backs the Cos.

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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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State Could Ban Cold Medicine Sales to Minors

A key ingredient, dextromethorphan, is used to get high.

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10 Philly Missed Connections That Need to Happen

Weymouth: With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, we creeped through Craigslist so you don’t have to.

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WATCH: Michael Nutter Criticizes Bernie Sanders on CNN

Provocative words, sleepy tone.

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Sixers Mailbag

How has Okafor fared at the power forward position? Should the Sixers extend Nerlens Noel?

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