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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

Who Killed Najee Rivera?

The man beaten by cops was recently gunned down in Kensington.

Philly AIDS Thrift Awards $147,000 in New Grants

The group’s total giving has now reached nearly $1.5 million.

Opinion: Uber Discriminates Against Pregnant Women

Sassaman: I’m thinking about using Uber when I go into labor. But the company hasn’t always protected people like me.

News

Pa. Opts Out of Standardized Testing — For Now

Keystone Exams won’t be used as graduation requirement until 2019.

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News

Postal Service Honors Richard Allen With a Stamp

It’s the 200th anniversary of the AME Church.

News

Former Neshaminy Coach Pleads Guilty to Harassment

Jerry Devine pleaded guilty by mail last week, paying a $300 fine, plus court costs.


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

Pa. Bill Could Curb Corporate Political Spending

Democrat wants big businesses to get shareholder approval before wading into campaigns.

News

A Brief History of the SS United States in Philadelphia

The ship has been here since 1996.

News

The Informant

Tommy Up disappears, Meek Mill disappoints… then dines.

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News

SEPTA Train Strikes Taxi; Service Suspended

UPDATE: Service is restored.

News

Wolf Doubles Down on Ed Funding

The Scoop: He’s still trying to get last year’s ed funding approved. Now he wants to add $200 million to the bill.

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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

The Cost of the Amtrak Derailment — Before Lawsuits

Damage to the train and the tracks was estimated to be over $31 million.

News

Millennials Won — Mark Squilla’s “Promoters Bill” Is Dead

Councilman Squilla is axing his proposal to collect musicians’ addresses and numbers for police.

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Chris Christie Really Only Beat Rick Santorum in Iowa

He even lost to Mike Huckabee.

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5 Furry Philly Alternatives to Punxsutawney Phil

Weymouth: Why outsource to a backwoodsy groundhog when we have plenty of “wildlife” right here?

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