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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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School District of Philadelphia
News

SRC to Rule on All 39 New Charter Applications at Special Meeting

It will happen on February 18th.

News

Good News: Overbrook High Getting a Real Biology Teacher

The school district credits our coverage of the mess.

News

Kennett Square Man Held After Death of 18-Year-Old Chadds Ford Girlfriend

She was a freshman at Millersville.

News

Dimming Hopes for Comcast Merger?

The New York Times joins the chorus. David Cohen is still optimistic.

News

Would You Drop $200K on Your Kid’s Bedroom?

Hingston: WSJ article shows parents really taking this “little princess” thing to heart.

Gay Couple Married on Mural Arts Love Train for the First Time Ever

We have lots of snaps.


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

Anthony Williams: “I’m Not Machiavellian”

The mayoral frontrunner talks about his leadership style, pensions and sick leave.

News

The Brief: Let the Hunger Games Begin, Finally

The cash-starved mayoral candidates finally seem ready to compete.

News

Another Cosby Accuser Comes Forward

She had made an appearance on The Cosby Show.

News

What Last Week’s Police Brutality Charges Really Mean

Mathis: Najee Rivera got lucky; there’s more work to do.

News

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Philly, Region

Freezing rain, sleet, and snow are expected to complicate commutes.

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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.


My Biracial Life

What 25 years with wild, chaotic, complex, crazy, ambiguous hair has taught me.

News

Meet Mayoral Front-Runner Anthony Williams

“I have never been bought, never been rented.”

Media: Tanks for Nothing

The only thing worse than watching the Sixers? Covering the Sixers.

News

My Fully Baked Ambien Alternative

Weymouth: Weed cookies might not be legal — but they also don’t cause sleep driving.

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