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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

Missanelli: Pederson Is the Fallback Choice of a Bungled Search

The Eagles’ hunt for a head coach resembled some kind of theatre of the absurd.

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News

Appeals Court: Trump Taj Mahal Can Strip Union Benefits

Carl Icahn seems poised to take control of the casino.

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News

PennDOT Will Start Opening Shoulder Lane to Traffic on I-76

Will it alleviate congestion on the hated Schuylkill Expressway?

News

Former Camp Counselor Charged With Child Pornography

Andrew Nutinsky is free on bail after being charged with 10 counts of child pornography.

News

Construction Worker Falls in Delaware River, Dies

Co-worker spotted man’s hard hat floating in the river and called police.

News

Police: Watch Out for Fake L&I Inspector

Officials say he’s wrongly telling residents that the city must demolish their properties.


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.


Neshaminy Coach Charged With Harassment

The basketball coach appeared to head-butt an official during a game last week.

Soon, the Apple Will Be the Official Fruit of Pennsylvania

No, we don’t have a budget yet.

News

12 Things You Might Not Know Were Invented in Philly

From candy corn to soda pop, 12 examples of the progeny of great local minds.

News

Sixers Fall to Bulls in OT

Jimmy Butler scored a career-high 53 points in Chicago’s 115-111 overtime win over the Sixers.

News

Eagles Reportedly Ready to Hire Pederson

Morning Scoop: Picking KC’s offensive coordinator leaves Iggles Nation underwhelmed.

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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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News

This Report May Make You Look at the SRC Differently

Pew: There is no consensus about what type of school governance is best.

News

Ross on Recovering Officer: “The Fact He’s Here Is Amazing”

An update on the shooting of Officer Jesse Hartnett. And a pledge of support from Senator Casey.

News

What They Were Saying About Andy Reid in 1999

He was hired 17 years ago this week. Fans were not happy.

News

Darrell Clarke’s Power Grows Beyond City Limits

City Council prez flexes muscle in the Attorney General’s race.

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