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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

PHOTOS: 23 Scenes From Snowed-In South Philly

Christopher Leaman hit the streets of South Philadelphia to document the digging out.

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News

Temple Gymnastics Team Is Stranded on the PA Turnpike

“It doesn’t look like we’re moving anytime soon.”

News

PennDOT’s Snow Plow Tracker Seems to Be Working

Look at all those trucks out there.

News

Christie Calls Out Anti-Dune Homeowners

N.J. governor rips Margate residents as shore floods.

News

The Snowy Streets of Philadelphia

Scenes from around the city of what Jonas hath wrought.

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News

Winter Storm Jonas: The Saturday Morning Update

About 15 inches of snow has fallen so far.


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

WATCH: ATVs Swarm Snowy Art Museum Steps

They were quickly chased away by cops.

News

What They’re Saying About the Sixers

Snowed in? Catch up on this week’s Sixers news and head coach Brett Brown’s multiple podcast appearances..

News

What the Storm Means for City, Homeless

Experts say people experiencing homelessness need options, not orders.

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SugarHouse Casino Is Staying Open This Weekend

Bucking a trend, the casino is staying open.

News

Academy of Music Cancels Anniversary Ball

The 159th birthday party for the “Grand Old Lady of Locust Street” has been nixed in anticipation of Winter Storm Jonas.

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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.


Philly’s Bike Share Is Shutting Down Tonight

For the first time since it launched, Indego is closing its bike stations due to expected bad weather.

News

Newsweek Questions Credibility of “Billy Doe”

Cover story examines contradictions in testimony of church sex abuse scandal’s “star witness.”

News

Uber, Lyft Not Shutting Down During Coming Blizzard

Here’s what you need to know to use the car services this weekend.

News

Philly Could See Up to Two Feet of Snow

Here are some tips to stay safe on the roads this weekend.

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