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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

NWS Calling for 3 to 4 Inches of Snow in Philly

And more in the western suburbs.

OPINION: Drag and Police Insensitivity

A significant part of LGBTQ culture isn’t solely to blame for police miscategorizing trans crime victims.

Here’s How Social Media Reacted to Kathryn Knott’s Sentence

Plus: Black male HIV rates climb, and Marco Rubio gets called out on his anti-gay marriage stance.

News

Council Looks to Create a Commission on Youth Gun Violence

Nearly half of gun violence victims in Philadelphia are under age 25.

News

Temple Is Playing at Penn State on September 17th

The Owls are coming off their best season ever.

News

Former Ed Chief: Universal Pre-K Might Not Work

A Washington Post op-ed challenges the idea behind Mayor Kenney’s initiative.


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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News

Gov. Wolf to Lawmakers: “The Time for Games Is Over”

Prep for this year’s budget has begun. Last year’s is not yet done.

News

Here’s Video of LeSean McCoy’s Alleged Bar Fight

Watch the Old City brawl that police are investigating.

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IBEW Local 98 Literally Has 3 Surveillance Drones Now

It will use them to film “targeted work sites.”

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Lonely Planet: Philly Is Top 2016 U.S. Travel Destination

One day, we’ll get used to this.

News

WATCH: Cory J. Popp’s Breathtaking “Blizzard in Philadelphia”

Philly can be magic in a snowstorm.

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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

Pa. Senate to Vote Wednesday on Kane’s Future

The attorney general faces possible ouster.

Surveillance footage from attempted robbery at bank released by Philadelphia Police
News

Man Abducted in Center City, Forced to Try to Withdraw Money

It happened last week.

News

Former Chem. Teacher Arrested for Child Porn, Sexting Male Student

He’s already out on bail.

The X-Files Had Fun at Philly’s Expense Monday Night

Apparently we’re known for confrontation or something.

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