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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

76ers Fall to Mavs 92-86

The Dallas Mavericks, led by 21 points from veteran Dirk Nowitzki, finished the game on an 11-4 run to drop the 76ers to 0-11 on the season.

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The No-Bullshit Guide to Sanctuary Cities

What they are and why everyone from wanna-be presidents to Mayor Nutter is talking about them.

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Will Police Reforms Work in Philly?

A new report suggests “mixed results” elsewhere.

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Can Laid-Off Philly Journos Build Their Own News Organization?

George Miller wants to find out.

News

What Trump and Carson Don’t Get About Minimum Wage and Self Reliance

Gooray: How confusing possibility with probability encourages policies that distort reality.

News

New Navy Yard Subway Study Secured

Navy Yard subway extension takes one more step toward groundbreaking, or so everyone assembled at this morning’s news conference hopes.


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

Pro-Immigration Groups Rally Against Nutter’s Proposal

Activists said the mayor’s plan to reverse sanctuary city policy would break a promise to immigrant communities.

News

Trying to Make Sense of the Paris Killings

Fiorillo: Dispatch from a Philly church.

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New Jersey Holds Hearing on Legalizing Marijuana

A bill is pending.

News

PHOTOS: Eagles Fans Honor Paris Victims

Fans waved French flags and signs of support for victims of terror attacks in Paris Friday.

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Obama, Wolf Say Syrian Refugees Welcome

But after Paris, they’ll be subject to “rigorous” screenings.

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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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Sen. Williams Calls for Resignations in Porngate Presser

“This isn’t porngate. This is hategate.”

Thank God for Alan Cumming. Seriously. Thank God.

The singing actor took the stage at Borgata’s Music Box on Saturday evening.

News

Sixers Mailbag: Is Okafor Hurting the Offense?

Is Jahlil Okafor hurting the 76ers offense? We explore that topic, and more, in this week’s Sixers mailbag.

PHOTOS: G Philly Comes OUT at Borgata Mixer

Our first co-branded event with the AC resort was a great time.

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