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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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Guides

The Ultimate Guide to the Phillies 2023 Playoffs

Where to watch, how to watch, who to watch, and everything else you need to know about Red October.

josh kruger, the murdered philadelphia journalist who has been accused of sexually abusing the suspect in his death
News

Philly Today: Amid Sex Abuse Allegations, Service for Murdered Journalist Josh Kruger Canceled

Plus, noted Philly-area antisemite and gym freak joins Trump family rally tour.

Blooper, the awful Atlanta Braves mascot
News

5 Reasons We Hate the Atlanta Braves So Much

Yes, we’re fighting them for baseball supremacy. But it’s much more than that.

Philadelphia journalist and activist josh kruger, who was murdered at his Point Breeze home in 2023
News

Philly Today: Troubling Allegations Arise About Murdered Journalist Josh Kruger

“Josh was in a bad place,” says Kruger’s brother. “We’re just not sure how bad of a place.”

Anthony Gargano, seen here with his ten-year-old son Massimo. Gargano is in the middle of a lawsuit with the owner of the Fanatic radio station.
News

Philly Today: “Where’s the Conflict?” Anthony Gargano Asks After Fanatic Injunction

A judge just issued an emergency injunction against him in Fanatic lawsuit.

News

There’s a New Gritty Calendar and You Must Buy It Immediately

Stare into those orange googly eyes for 12 months straight.


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.


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News

Philly Today: The Eagles May Be Winners, But This New Tide Commercial Is One Big Loser

Plus, Philly journalist fired after making pro-Palestine tweet.

News

RFK Jr. to Launch Independent Presidential Bid in Philly Today

Plus: Philadelphians’ three favorite pastimes: Birds, Phils, and hating on the PPA.

Longform

Rich Lazer Would Like You to Love the PPA

For decades, the Philadelphia Parking Authority has been beset by scandal and the most pitiful of public perceptions. The agency’s new director has other ideas.

A $35 "Free Meatball" t-shirt showing the mugshot of Meatball aka Dayjia Blackwell. Police arrested her for looting in Philadelphia last week.
News

Philly Today: Meatball’s “Free Meatball” Mugshot Shirts Vanish

Has she maybe realized that making a blatant mockery of the system wasn’t such a hot idea?

News

Philly Books We Love: Jenny Laden’s This Terrible True Thing

A new visual novel set in the Philly area turns the author’s own tragedy into a tale of redemption.

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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.


Philadelphia police say the man wearing the motorcycle helmet in the wild viral motorcycle video from Sunday night is 26-year-old Cody Heron (image via @vortex.hz
News

Philly Today: Wild Biker’s Lawyer Says There’s More to the Story

But agrees with the rest of the world that the crazy video is “disturbing.”

Philadelphia police say the man wearing the motorcycle helmet in the wild viral motorcycle video from Sunday night is 26-year-old Cody Heron
News

Philly Today: Man Arrested in Viral Motorcycle Incident

Plus, the owner of Pat’s Steaks knows you hate his cheesesteaks. He just doesn’t care.

Q&A

Philly Hip-Hop Legend Schoolly D Has a Message for Wannabe Rappers

Plus, he weighs in on cheesesteak battles and the desserts at Fork.

Opinion

What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Looting

America fails to hear what the people are saying when riots and looting occur.

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