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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

What Does Alice Goffman Have in Common With Rachel Dolezal?

A law prof writing in the Chronicle of Higher Education has an answer.

Suspect Sought in Old City Bank Robbery

He left with an unknown amount of cash, and is “armed and dangerous.”

News

Amtrak’s Pope Plan: Beefed-Up Service, Reservations Required

And 30th Street Station’s bathrooms? Closed.

News

WATCH: Phillies Gave Up Two Monster Homers This Week

They weren’t pretty. One landed on top of the foul pole.

News

First Prospect from Hamels Trade to Make Phillies Debut

Jerad Eickhoff will get his first taste of the big leagues tonight.

Carol Erickson
News

Carol Erickson Joins Calkins Media

Well-known meteorologist and animal welfare activist left CBS 3 earlier this year.


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.


PHOTOS: Gayborhood Saxbys Opens

With a little help from Brian Sims.

Philly’s Rainbow Crosswalks Marred By Utility Work

In short: Enjoy them while you can.

News

Report: Planned Parenthood Isn’t Harvesting Fetal Tissue in Pa.

State clinics escape national controversy.

News

Report: Federal Grand Jury Is Investigating D.A. Seth Williams

The Inquirer says the feds are looking at his campaign’s spending.

Homeless Man Charged in Beating of 53-Year-Old Trans Woman

Marcus Jones has been accused of attempted murder.

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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

In (Limited) Defense of “Everybody Gets a Trophy”

Silver: Why participation trophies aren’t so bad.

News

Montco State Rep. to Run for Attorney General

And here’s a four minute video about Todd Stephens.

News

Daily Pennsylvanian Finally Tracks Down Dude Who Remembers Trump at Wharton

They had lunch a few times. That is all.

Poll: Trump Leads GOP Contenders in Pa.

He’s on the rise.

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