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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

DNC Will House Student Interns at Temple!

If you’re young, hot and wonky, the party will be at Morgan Hall in July.

News

Pa. Has Lottery Winners

Three $1 million tickets sold here. But the Powerball jackpot? Won in other states.

News

Dwight Evans Raised a Lot of Money for Fattah Challenge

The powerful State Rep. still faces an uphill battle against the indicted congressman.

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How Those SEPTA Stop Announcements Work

And what to do when they don’t.

News

Wrongly Charged Temple Prof: “It Can Happen to You”

Xi Xiaoxing told his tale to the Chronicle of Higher Education.

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News

There Are Now Philadelphia-Specific Emojis

Visit Philadelphia has released a free app.


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

Philly Man Says Family Trapped In Syria

And that the U.S. isn’t helping.

News

Will Inky, WHYY Compete for Grant Money?

Is this town big enough for both?

News

Kenney Staffers Blame Nutter Aides for Lawsuit Snafu

The transition is rocky.

News

You Have Until 9:59 p.m. to Buy Your Powerball Ticket

And everything else you need to know for a chance at $1.5 billion.

News

Johnny Doc: “I’m Getting Out of Politics a Little Bit”

The labor boss has stepped down as a ward leader.

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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 Has 20 Knight Cities Finalists

That’s more than anyone else in the 26-city urban innovation competition.

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Philly Cabbie Blinded in Right Eye by Paintball Attack

Police are searching for his assailants.

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Report: Pastor Wanted for Rape Is in Ecuador

But Jacob Malone has promised to return to Pa. this week to surrender.

News

What They’re Saying About the Inky’s New Non-Profit Ownership

Gerry Lenfest’s experiment attracts national attention.

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