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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

“I Want the Rest of Philadelphia to Feel Safe”

6 key moments from the Brandon Tate-Brown police lawsuit announcement.

News

Mumia Supporters Raise More Than $33,000 for His Medical Care

In less than a month.

News

Leave Behind “Reductive Thinking” on Race and Politics

Jim Kenney policy adviser Alba Martinez responds to suspicions over his endorsement by black and Latino leaders.

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News

Gov. Tom Wolf Declares: A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich

“And a good one, too.”

News

Boston Marathon Dad Scolds Media for Principal Letter Coverage

He’ll discuss the situation Thursday on the Today show and Fox and Friends.

News

Inside Take: To Win the Democratic Party’s Endorsement, Pay and Pay Again

McCalla: The “heinous and heroic” alike seek party endorsements, but only the ones willing to cough up street money are anointed.


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

(UPDATE) 300 Pa. Troopers Headed to Baltimore

Confrontations continued in that city overnight.

Stonewall Boots Player Who Sexually Harassed Female Teammate

Drawing a line in the sand.

News

Police: Man Stole from Bucks County Church’s Poor Box

He was also wearing cargo pants (another sin).

PHOTOS: OurNightOut at La Peg

Hundreds packed in to La Peg to support The Attic Youth Center.

News

D.A. Moves to Revoke Lynn’s Bail

He’s been under house arrest during appeals process.

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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 Brief: How Would Philly’s Mayoral Candidates Prevent Riots Here?

Plus: A pro-Williams super PAC ups its spending.

News

Court Strikes Down Anti-Mumia Law

But legislative leaders say appeal may be in the works.

News

Here’s the Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed by Brandon Tate-Brown’s Family

Family asks court to take charge of police reform efforts.

News

Silicon Valley‘s Zach Woods Incoherently Bashes Philly

Yardley native: “People would throw batteries at Santa Claus” at Flyers games. Not exactly.

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