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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

Amid Ongoing Controversy, America250 CEO Resigns

America’s 250th anniversary has been billed as a coming-together moment for the country. The leadership planning the festivities, though, keeps on changing.

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News

Philly Today: Feds Foil Blue Mailbox Stolen Checks Caper in Delco

Plus, models sue yet another Philly strip club, Vox delves into Krasner impeachment, and more of what the city is talking about today.

Photos of Ted Lasso's Keeley Hazell and Carmen Electra, two of 19 women suing Philadelphia strip clubs
News

Models Including Carmen Electra and Ted Lasso‘s Keeley Hazell Sue Two Philly Clubs

Seventeen women are plaintiffs in two lawsuits, which claim the clubs used their photos without permission.

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News

Philly Today: Could Another Phillies World Series Win Predict Financial Doom?

Plus, Kenney’s gun ban thwarted, the Atlantic goes for Mastriano’s jugular, and more of what the city is talking about right now.

Opinion

Philly’s At-Risk Youth Need Engagement, Not Criminal Records

The national fear-mongering and oversimplification around the viral Wawa video need to be replaced with mature solutions.

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News

Philly Today: We Only Found 17 People in Philadelphia Who Donated to Dr. Oz

Plus, chaos in Old City, Flower Show tickets, and more of what the city is talking about.


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

Philly Today: WHYY’s Radio Times to End, Ian Remnants Arrive

Plus, a private security force in Fishtown, Wharton-backed study says the USA is now the fourth best country in the world. And more of what the city is talking about today,.

An image from the surveillance video released by the Philadelphia Police Department of the after-school shooting in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia
News

Philly Today: $40,000 Reward In After-School Shooting, Surveillance Video Released

Check phillymag.com each morning for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking reporters, please send it […]

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News

Philly Today: Larry Krasner Bombs Fox 29 Interview

Plus, the after-school shooting, Kenney’s new gun ban, and more of what the city is talking about.

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News

This Philly Wawa Now Closes for an Hour Each Afternoon to Avoid Students

And it’s literally across the street from the local police station.

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News

Philly Today: Wawa’s Best (or Is It the Worst?) Sandwich Returns

Plus, a very Philly moment in that disturbing Wawa video, a new state park near us, and more of what we feel like telling you about right now.

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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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News

Philly Today: Strange Lights in the Sky, Eagles Wreck Wentz

“It just disappeared!” said one observer of the so-called UFO. “Oh my God. It just disappeared.”

Longform

Will Sports Betting Change What It Means to Be a Fan in Philly?

For the next generation of sports fans, gambling has become a primary entry point.

News

Philly Today: Delco Dad’s Awesome Halloween App Helps You Find the Best Displays

Plus, Marc Vetri’s new steakhouse, public toilets, and more of what we feel like telling you about today.

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News

Philly Today: The Abbott Elementary Season Two Reviews Are In

Plus: When Dollar Dog Night saves your life. And more of what the city is (or should be) talking about.

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