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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

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

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News

Pew Poll: Philadelphians Are Split on Charter Schools

What does that mean for the mayor’s race?

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Got Any Extra Horses?

The State Police want them.

Jewish Reform Group Installs First Openly Lesbian Leader

In Philadelphia this morning.

News

Man’s Body Found Along Delaware River

It’s the second in the last week. Police are investigating.

News

Man Shot 11 Times, Survives

It happened in Point Breeze on Saturday.

Movie Review: Cinderella

More boo than bibbidi-bobbidi.


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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New Jersey May Tighten Vaccine Requirements

Will ask residents to prove they really have religious objections.

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5 Reasons Temple Got Snubbed

Here’s what was working against Temple on Selection Sunday.

Kathy Griffin On Taylor Swift, the Kardashians, and Fashion Police

Her set at Borgata spilled (some) beans.

News

Bill Would Criminalize Porn on Pa. State Computers

State Rep. Payne recommends a year in jail and a $2,500 fine.

News

The Real Reason Penn’s Tuition Is Going Up Again This Year

Hingston: Hint: There’s no reason for it to go down.

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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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The Brief: Why the Teachers’ Endorsement Matters

The PFT is backing Jim Kenney for mayor.

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Trial Starts for Cops in Federal Case

Six former members of narcotics unit face racketeering charges.

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Villanova Gets No. 1 Seed in NCAA Field

But Temple was left out.

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Harrisburg Is Stacking the Deck Against Philly Schools

Mathis: These two stats prove it.

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