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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

Are We Witnessing the Death of Trick-or-Treating?

Hingston: It’s pathetic how terrified we’ve all become of a holiday that’s all about being scary.

Insider: Darrell Clarke Won His School District Power Play

McCalla: But what good does it do the kids?

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News

SEPTA on Track to Install Safety Technology

The agency is beating most railroads to the finish line.

News

A Bad Night for Dennis O’Brien

The incumbent Councilman grew flustered as lesser-known opponents piled on at a no-holds barred debate.

Why On Earth Do I Think Paul Ryan Is Hot?

He’s married, he’s going to be two heartbeats away from the Presidency, and, even worse: He’s Republican.

News

Congress Delays Railroad Safety Deadline

Morning headlines: Has Washington already forgotten the lessons of Philly’s deadly Amtrak crash?


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

Sixers Fall to Celtics, but Okafor Terrific in Debut

The Sixers lost their regular season opener to the Boston Celtics 112-95, but rookie big man Jahlil Okafor shined with 26 points in the loss.

News

SEPTA and the Temple-Notre Dame Game

Here’s what Owls fans need to know to get to the big game and the College GameDay set.

News

So, There Was a Blimp on the Loose in Pennsylvania

But State Police say that the military’s loose airship has now been contained — all the way up in Montour County.

News

Philly Police Union Joins Tarantino Boycott

Movie director “has shown through his actions that he is anti-police.”

News

Pa. Budget Woes Deepen, Senate Starts Vacation

Auditor warns further delays could be “downright disastrous.”

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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.


Loophole in Social Security’s Administration of Same-Sex Marriage Benefits

Bob Casey, Elizabeth Warren, and more want answers.

News

Sleeping SEPTA Passenger Robbed, Tasered, Pushed Onto Tracks

Do you recognize his attackers?

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Penn Student Paper: Revoke Cosby’s Honorary Degree

An editorial in the Daily Pennsylvanian takes a hard line.

News

Accused “Bonnie and Clyde” Bank Robbers In Custody

Captured near Philly International Airport.

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