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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

Here’s How Much Snow Fell in the Philly Area Today

Eh, it wasn’t all that bad.

News

Assessing SEPTA’s Suicide Prevention Pilot Program

Do the signs help? SEPTA’s call center partners say there are obvious benefits, and some that are more subtle.

Q&A: Malcolm Kenyatta

The local consultant and volunteer on improving representation for LGBTQ politicos.

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News

Pa. State Police Investigating Suspected Cheating by Cadets

The PSP was apparently not changing its tests from year to year.

News

One Dead After Tree Smashes Into Couple’s Delco Home

One person has died and another was put on an ambulance after a tree crashed through their house.

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News

PMA Painting Axed from Facebook for “Suggestive Content”

It was from their upcoming International Pop exhibit.


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

11 Things You Might Not Know About Philly’s Yellow Fever Epidemic

A look back at the 1793 bout.

News

Attackers Back on Schuylkill Trail

Philadelphia Police arrest four in connection with most recent incident. Plus: Kenney endorses Evans, big plans for the SS United States, and more.

News

The Real Deal: A Philly Bookie Speaks Anonymously

About the Super Bowl and breaking thumbs.

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News

Tomorrow’s Morning Rush Hour Will Probably Be Snowy

The NWS is calling for around 2 inches of snow.

News

Police: Money Stolen from St. Martha Church Book Sale

Cops would like to talk to the woman in this video.

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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

Philly Is the 3rd-Most Sinful City in the U.S.

How’d it get that high? Wrath and envy.

News

What You Need to Know About That Vox Report on Lead

The site compares lead exposure levels in Philly and Flint. The causes of the problems are likely very different.

News

Report of Weapon Leads to Another School Lockdown

The lockdown at Thomas Edison High School was lifted at around noon.

News

Report: Colangelo Has Final Say

According to Yahoo Sports, any changes to the Sixers’ basketball operations department have to be approved by Jerry Colangelo.

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