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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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Opinion

There’s a Solution for Lifting People Out of Poverty In Philadelphia

Why don’t we try it?

The members of Boygenius, the Philly-born band with more Grammy nominations than Taylor Swift this year
News

Philly Today: This Philly-Born Band Has More Grammy Nominations Than Taylor Swift This Year

Plus, beware your next PGW bill.

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Q&A

6ABC’s Alyana Gomez Talks Trash TV, Schuylkill Traffic and Pickleball

An interview with one of the station’s newest talents.

The gun confiscated from a Florida man at the Philadelphia airport on Monday (photo courtesy TSA)
News

Philly Today: More and More People Are Bringing Guns Into Our Airport

Loaded guns, no less. Plus, more Greyhound bus station drama.

Opinion

The Winners and Losers in Philadelphia’s 2023 General Election

In a history-making race, progressives, true-blue Democrats, and Black candidates won, while Republicans and the establishment lost.

News

In Blow to GOP Culture Wars, Democrats Roll in Suburban Philadelphia School Board Races

Plus: Jason Kelce is one of People’s Sexiest Men Alive.


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.


George Norcross, who claims he was assaulted at an Eagles game at the Linc because of his U.S.-Israeli flag
News

Philly Today: Eagles Dispute George Norcross Assault Claim

The Democratic powerbroker says he was assaulted over a U.S.-Israeli flag. The Eagles tell a different story.

News

The No-B.S. Guide to the 2023 General Election in Philadelphia

From the historic mayor’s race to a potential Council shake-up to the state Supreme Court, here’s everything you need to know for Tuesday’s election.

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, who screwed up his mail-in ballot for the Philadelphia 2023 election, seen here after a movie premiere in October (Getty Images)
News

Philly Today: Even Mayor Kenney Screwed Up His Mail-In Ballot

Plus, a Philly actor with lots of Oscars buzz. And child poll workers in Delco.

News

If You Can’t Pronounce Yuengling, Can You Truly Represent Pennsylvania?

Plus: Election shenanigans, James Harden digs a deeper hole, and Furkan Korkmaz comes to life

News

Is Pennsylvania Really the Most All-American State in the Land?

Plus: Dave McCormick thinks he can beat a bear in a fight and the latest, ahem, blow in the wind farm wars

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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

This Year’s Eagles Christmas Album Has a Deluxe Version and a 500-Piece Puzzle

Presale starts Friday, November 3rd, so set your reminders.

A screenshot from one of the Kensington livestreams on YouTube
News

Philly Today: YouTube Is Making Money Off Human Suffering in Kensington

Plus, the end of the road for Johnny Doc?

Philadelphia journalist and activist Josh Kruger, who was in an intimate relationship with his alleged killer, Robert Davis, according to court documents
News

Philly Today: Josh Kruger Had Intimate Relationship with His Alleged Killer, Police Now Say

Plus, 4,000 cars block SEPTA bus lanes on just two routes in one week.

Philadelphia, which landed on Lonely Planet's Best Cities to Travel to in 2024 list along with Kansas City
News

Philly Today: Lonely Planet “Best Cities” List Somehow Puts Kansas City in Philly’s Company

Thanks for the accolades, Lonely Planet. But sharing a list with KC just seems wrong.

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