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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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Opinion

Democrats Need to Stop Fighting With Each Other if They Want to Win in November

Selfish moves by Philly Dems risk turning off voters and inciting party rancor — a recipe for midterms disaster.

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News

Delco Woman Says Granddaughter’s McDonald’s Happy Meal Came With Shards of Glass

Upper Darby grandmother Angela Greene claims she found an unwelcome surprise in the box. And the store doesn’t deny it.

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Philly Today: Main Line Fashionista Claims Louis Vuitton Stole Her Designs, Hate Cancels OutFest

Plus, bad behavior at PHL. And more of what the city is (or should be) talking about.

News

The Always Sunny Gang Played the Met During the Eagles’ Home Opener, and Philly Fans Lost Their Minds

Eagles gear was as common in the crowd as Paddy’s Pub t-shirts and Green Man bodysuits, but these fans had made their choice.

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News

Philly Today: Actual Celebs Come Out for Eagles Game, Dr. Oz Quacks in Kensington

Bradley Cooper! Quinta Brunson! Plus more of what the city is (or should be) talking about.

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News

Philly Today: Satan Scores Another Victory in Delco

Plus: pre-dawn Eagles tailgating, a looming deadline, and more of what the city is (or should be) 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: Santorum Lathers Up Delco for Mastriano

Plus: students need “parental pronoun approval” at one local school. And more of what the city is (or should be) talking about.

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News

Philly Today: PLCB Double Charges Many Customers Due to Glitch

Check your credit card account if you’ve bought wine or booze in the last week. Plus more of what the city is (or should be) talking about.

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News

Philly Today: Can We Talk About These Ridiculous Property Assessments for a Moment?

Plus: Did Dr. Oz abuse puppies? And more of what the city is (or should be) talking about.

Q&A

Buzz Bissinger on Why He Refuses to Teach His Book Friday Night Lights at Penn

Plus, his leather obsession, his new book, and how he felt about ghostwriting for Caitlyn Jenner.

Opinion

Shakeup on Council Is Good, But These Former Councilmembers Leave Big Shoes to Fill

With the resignations of Councilmembers Domb, Green, Parker and Quiñones-Sánchez, City Hall won’t be the same. There’s some good to that, but their presence on Council will also be missed.

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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: Sheryl Lee Ralph Gave the Best Emmy Speech Ever Last Night

Plus: You can own a piece of Elon Musk’s days at Penn! And more of what Philly is (or should be) talking about.

Opinion

We Need More Black Teachers. Here’s How to Make That Happen

Because Black teachers are critical for the success of Black students, we need to work even harder to recruit and retain them, says urban educator and writer Rann Miller.

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News

Philly Today: Main Line Mom Racks Up 40 Million Views for Adorable Back-to-School Video

Plus: “Dr. Oz wears pants.” And more of the news the city is (or should be) talking about.

Longform

Can the First Philadelphia Polo Classic Make the City a Pony Town?

Work to Ride phenom Kareem Rosser is aiming to make the city a force in the polo world.

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