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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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News

Sylvester Stallone Visits Philly for Inaugural “Rocky Day”

Despite the miserable weather, fans gathered, dressed up in their Rocky-emblazoned finest, gray sweatsuits and “Italian Stallion” regalia to meet Sly on his big day.

Renowned Philly chef Michael Solomonov, whose restaurant Goldie has been accused of "genocide" by protesters
News

Philly Today: Gov. Shapiro Blasts Protesters Targeting Michael Solomonov Restaurant

Plus, what’s behind a massive decrease in Philadelphia school arrests.

Some details of the new SEPTA renaming project, including the Broad Street Line, trolleys and Market-Frankford Line
News

Philly Today: SEPTA Is Renaming the Market-Frankford Line, Subway, and Trolleys

The Market-Frankford Line shall now be known as the L. No, not the El. The L.

A collection of skulls at the Mutter Museum, site of a controversy over human remains
News

Philly Today: Another Morbid Mess at the Embattled Mütter Museum

Plus, Sly comes to town this Sunday, but will he join Bradley at the Eagles game?

Philadelphia Eagles fan and Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper, who is starring in Maestro with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie at an Eagles game
News

Philly Today: Bradley Cooper Says He’d Trade Maestro Oscars for Eagles Super Bowl Win

And more tidbits from yesterday’s Howard Stern interview. Plus, Delco fraudster steals $1 million from elderly.

ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - JULY 14: Daryl Hall & John Oates perform at the North Sea Jazz Festival at Rotterdam Ahoy on July 14, 2019 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dimitri Hakke/Redferns)
News

A Ha! Now We Know Why Hall Is Suing Oates

Plus: The Eagles set a ratings record, the Union got robbed, and Questlove saved the day.


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.


The gang behind A Philly Special Christmas returns with A Philly Special Christmas Special
News

Philly Today: The Eagles Christmas Album Is Now an Animated Special

Plus: Suburban school board drama, Philly is “house-rich,” a tough Sixers loss and — checks notes — a feral hog advisory.

Opinion

These Are the Worst Thanksgiving Guests You’ll Encounter This Year

From those who bring bad wine to people who snore loudly on your couch.

Philadelphia mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker, who wants to bring the National Guard to Kensington (photo courtesy Philadelphia City Council)
News

Cherelle Parker to Name Kevin Bethel Police Commissioner

Plus: Our charter schools stink, we’re stuck in traffic all the time, and we might have to go to Sheetz this week. But, hey, the Eagles won.

News

Philly Today: Hall Is Suing Oates, and We Can’t Go For That

Plus: Kelce vs. Kelce, Hard Times vs. Philly, and Aaron Nola vs. everybody else forever

Longform

My Ride-Along With the Police Commissioner

We spent an evening in a squad car with interim commish John Stanford Jr., the man who thinks he’s got the best plan to secure our streets.

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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.


Wawa is increasingly competing with Sheetz
News

Wawa CEO Condemns Antisemitic Incident at Delco Store as “Disgusting”

A conversation about the so-called Christmas Wars turned into something much different.

Philadelphia weather forecaster Cecily Tynan of 6ABC
News

Philly Today: Cecily Tynan Promises “This Winter Will Be Different”

6ABC is back with their winter outlook. Plus, Jennaphr Fredrick is none too happy with our Steve Keeley coverage.

KYW news anchor Carol MacKenzie, who is suing KYW for gender discrimination
News

Philly Today: KYW News Anchor Carol MacKenzie Files Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Against Station

Plus, longtime Billy Penn editor Danya Henninger breaks up with her media outlet.

steve keeley as seen in various Fox 29 news clips about Philadelphia crime
News

Philly Today: Despite What TV News Suggests, Our Crime Problem Really Is Getting Better

Plus, how do we get one of those $600,000 severance packages?

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