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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

Philly’s Political Elders Lament the Lack of Millennials Running for Office

But millennials say boomer pols are failing to hand over the reins of power.

News

Philly College Protesters: “We Are #Mizzou”

The Million Student March took to City Hall yesterday to protest inequality.

News

Cecily Beats Hurricane In Long-Range Forecast Battle

We analyzed the data.

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SEPTA Opening First New Train Station in 20 Years

9th Street Lansdale Station opens Sunday.

12 Can’t-Miss Philly College Hoops Games

Men’s matchups! Women’s matchups! A rare Big Five doubleheader!

Boxers PHL Turns One This Weekend

There’s a big birthday bash at the bar this Saturday.


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

Weekly Sixers Roundup

More debating of the Sixers rebuilding process? It never ends. Especially when the team is off to an 0-8 start.

News

Agent Who Bugged Street’s Office Speaks Out

“I wish it had never been found,” he says of device that changed 2003 mayoral election.

News

Council Women to DA: Fire Porngate Prosecutors

Five City Council members, in conjunction with Philly NOW, took a stand this morning.

News

How Penn Just Ushered In the Apocalypse

Hingston: College sure ain’t what it used to be.

News

Fina, Others Sue Kane, Daily News

An Inquirer reporter was also sued.

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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

Trans Man Sues Montco Giant Supermarket Where He Worked

“It was terrible,” he says of his experience there.

News

Drexel Revokes Bill Cosby’s Honorary Degree

It’s the first Philly school to do so.

News

WATCH: ESPN Short Film on Ex-Eagles Owner Leonard Tose

Tose gambled it all away, but remained a beloved figure.

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Philadelphia Police Welcome New LGBT Law Enforcement Organization

It is called GOAL, or the Greater Philadelphia Gay Officer Action League

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