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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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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)
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Mac Mart Wasn’t Even Supposed to Be Open During the Philly Boycott Ride. Here’s Why It Was

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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Montco Police: High School A/V Tech Had Sex With Student In Sound Booth

Michael Morse has been arrested.

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Butkovitz: Philly Schools Owe Past Employees Millions of Dollars

Plus, his office says school officials couldn’t account for 230 TransPasses used by students.

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How Jim Kenney Plans to Run City Hall

He’s running a good, well-managed campaign. Next up? A $6.9 billion enterprise with 28,000 employees.

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Penn Expert “Star Witness” in Colorado Shooting Trial

Raquel Gur’s testimony could be the difference between life and death for James Holmes.

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SEPTA Could Add Levittown Station to Papal Transit Plan

Plus: Bucks officials are making transit and emergency plans for the event.

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A.C. Pizzeria Tony Boloney’s Bans Donald Trump

Owner Michael Hauke on his campaign rhetoric: “I’m not down with it.”


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.


Cyndi Lauper Designing Shoes to Support LGBT Youth

She’s teaming up with Make a Difference Everyday.

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Jimmy Carter to Sign Books Friday at Free Library

Former president is promoting his newest book, A Full Life.

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Inky, DN Staffers Approve New Contract

Philly.com employees expected to give approval today.

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Roy Halladay Was Pulled Over Twice for Speeding Yesterday

And posted about it on Twitter.

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Parents Outraged Over Firing of Lesbian Teacher

Former Waldron Mercy Academy director of religious eduction Margie Winters is married to her partner.

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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.


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Man in Wig and Pirates Cap Robs Nolibs Subway

He got away with the register contents.

Dr. Jay Kostman Joins Philadelphia FIGHT

The esteemed doctor will bring his expertise to the HIV/AIDS service organization.

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Chase Utley Is No Longer Phillies’ Starting 2B

Utley out. Cesar Hernandez in.

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Every Philly School May Soon Have a Counselor

If an independent arbitrator’s ruling sticks, that is.

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