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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

Sorry, You Can’t Camp Out in Fairmount Park for the Pope

Not that you wanted to, apparently.

News

Pair Break Into Kensington Home, Take Car Keys, Steal Car

It took place on Wednesday morning.

News

Pa. Senate Candidate: “Tacos Are the Great Uniter”

John Fetterman might be on to something.

White House Invites Openly Gay Catholic Man To Welcome Pope

Just days before his Philadelphia arrival.

News

Philly Gets Grant for Rape Kit Backlog

A total of almost $80 million will be disbursed nationally.

News

Video: Cayman Naib’s Father on Dangers of Gun Ownership

Father of the boy who killed himself in March regrets keeping a firearm in the house.


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

Phillies Are Playing a Real Doubleheader Tonight

Two games for the price of one! Just like olde-timey baseball!

INTERVIEW: Down-To-Earth Divas Tyra Banks and Lauren Makk

On their new show FABLife, Philadelphia, and how to take a perfect selfie.

News

Darrell Clarke Thinks Philly Schools Need the Firm Hand of City Council

The council president has a laundry list of problems with how Bill Hite is running the school district.

The Minimum Wage Vs. Living Wage

A new map shows the vast gap between the two in Philly.

News

Biden Gets Emotional in Gripping Colbert Interview

Veep and Scranton native grapples with loss, grief and presidential aspirations.

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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

The Best Pope Emojis in the New Popemoji App

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More Pope Logistics: Deliveries, Trash, Where to Stash Your Car

Important info for businesses and residents inside the Francis Festival Zone

News

Missanelli: Eagles Will Go 11-5, Win the NFC East

Oh, and the power rankings at ESPN, Fox Sports and CBS Sportsline are a joke.

News

PlanPhilly’s Matt Golas Is Out at WHYY

It’s the second high-profile departure at the station in a week.

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