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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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Court Strikes Down Law That Let NRA Sue Pa. Cities

“Huge victory for safety” say opponents.

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Reports: Sixers Targeting Rashad Vaughn

Draftland: Plus, is trading down a possibility? And more news from around the league.

FIRST LOOK: Philadelphia’s Rainbow Crosswalks

The rainbow crosswalks on the corner of 13th and Locust Streets have arrived, as if by magic, overnight.

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Indego Hits 100,000-Ride Mark

Philadelphia hits milestone faster than bike services in other big cities.

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Kane Fires Another Staffer

George Moore booted after recommending she terminate controversial chief of staff.

VIDEO: Obama Boots Heckler at LGBT Pride Event

“As a general rule, I am just fine with a few hecklers, but not when I’m up 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.


News

An Uncle Eddie Documentary Is In the Works

You can thank local filmmaker and portrait artist Marc Brodzik.

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Boutique Casinos Appear Likely for Atlantic City

The first could be The Chelsea.

News

Three Election Officials Face Voter Fraud Charges

The D.A. issued arrest warrants for cases in the 2015 and 2014 primaries.

We’re Kind of in Love With This “Gay is Ok” Soap from Lush

It’s gold, glittery, and all proceeds support LGBT organizations.

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Santorum Giving White Supremacist’s Money to Charleston Families

Leader was named in manifesto of assassin Dylann Roof.

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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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PATCO Restores Service

Trains will run every 20 minutes until midnight; SEPTA still restoring service.

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PECO: Most Outages to Be Restored by Friday Evening

More than 250,000 customers were with out power at the height of last night’s storm.

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Philly Activists Fast for Education Funding

They join interfaith groups in Harrisburg to press for better funding for schools.

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2015 NBA Draft Big Board: Top 10 Prospects

Bodner: Who should the Sixers select Thursday evening? Here’s what I’d do.

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