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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

Latest Stories

Guides

Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate Guide: Helen Gym

The Unflinching Force

Guides

Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate Guide: Amen Brown

The Centrist Upstart

Guides

Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate Guide: Cherelle Parker

The Power in the Northwest

Guides

Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate Guide: Derek Green

The Quiet Giant

Guides

Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate Guide: Jeff Brown

The Community-Boosting CEO

News

What the Hell Is Going on With Our Water?

A bottled-water warning set off hoarding and confusion. Plus more of what the city is talking about today.


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.


Guides

The Ultimate Voter’s Guide to the 2023 Philadelphia Mayoral Race

Our comprehensive guide to the most critical Democratic race for mayor in Philly’s history.

Longform

Rob Thomson’s Wild Ride

Can the Phillies skipper do it all again this season?

News

How Will You Celebrate National Cheesesteak Day?

We hope not by having one wit’ Swiss. Plus, a chic new Main Line place to shop for your weaponry needs.

Elkins Park's NariYella, a UArts student, on The Voice this week (Photo by: Casey Durkin/NBC)
News

Philly Today: UArts Student Dazzles All Four Judges On The Voice

Meet (and hear) Elkins Park’s NariYella. Plus: Somebody dropped out of the mayor’s race.

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News

Philly Today: Woman Slams School District With Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Germantown’s La’Shanda Wilburn claims Steven Sykes made numerous unwanted sexual advances and blocked her path when she tried to get away.

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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.


Q&A

Q&A: South Philly’s Pulitzer-Winning Playwright James Ijames on His Big Broadway Debut

Plus, we ask him about his super-secret TV project and living in Mummerland.

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News

Philly Today: How Many Cheesesteaks Can You Eat In Ten Minutes?

A cheesesteak-eating competition in Delco this Friday. Plus: Rebecca Rhynhart’s excellent first television ad. And cannabis lounges coming to Atlantic City.

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News

Philly Today: Allan Domb Launches Anti-Jeff Brown Website

Plus, yet another reason to hate the PPA. And one thing nobody hates: free Rita’s water ice.

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Longform

Other States Have Cool License Plates. Why Can’t Pennsylvania?

It’s been 24 years since we’ve had a redesign. But what should a new PA plate look like?

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