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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

Here’s How Some A.C. Casinos Are Sprucing Up for Summer

A new light show, a new conference center.

News

D.A.: Philly Police Officer Intimidated Brother’s Ex-Wife

Jermias Olivo, who left the department a year ago, has been arrested.

News

Pa. House Votes to Downsize … Itself

Why does that chamber have 203 seats? A mapmaking gaffe that stuck.

News

Tony Williams Would Fire Chuck Ramsey, and Mayor Nutter Thinks That’s Stupid

Nutter: anyone who would “is probably not smart enough to lead the city.”

Nebraska Woman Suing All Homosexuals

Yes, all of us.

News

New Nelson Diaz Ad Piles on Jim Kenney

The spot says Kenney, the mayoral frontrunner, “excused police brutality.”


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

Trolley Track Dangers Eliminated at 18 Intersections

How a nasty fall led to a big change for the better for cyclists.

News

Police: He Kidnapped Woman From Street, Sexually Assaulted Her

Have you seen this man?

DNC Names PA Man Director of LGBT Engagement

Get to know Sean Meloy.

News

Florida Governor’s Trip to Poach Philly Jobs Cost $40,000

And Rick Scott came away mostly empty-handed.

News

The Brief: Tony Williams Misses Opportunity to Attack Jim Kenney

Instead, the last televised mayoral debate is a snooze.

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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

Closing Arguments in Narcotics Cops Trial

Jury expected to get the case on Thursday.

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How Philly Police Kept the Peace Last Week

Mathis: Talking with Charles Ramsey about what went right at “Philly Is Baltimore.”

News

Kenyatta Hit Piece Pictures Ori in a Hot Tub

Effective? Maybe. Distasteful? Definitely.

News

Allan Domb Sinks Big Bucks Into Council Campaign

Who does it help? City Council incumbents, mostly.

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