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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

Christie, Protester Discuss Fallout From Latest ‘Shut Up’ Incident

Both are making the rounds, scoring points.

News

What Guys Don’t Get About Street Harassment

Mathis: Men, let’s restrain ourselves a bit, OK?

Temple Reaches Four-Year Agreement With Faculty Union

Profs could see salaries rise as much as 12.5 percent during contract’s span.

Former Ambassador Joe Torsella and FringeArts’s Nick Stuccio on Friendship

PM: You guys have both had successful careers. Joe, you launched the Constitution Center and were recently an ambassador to the U.N. Nick, you founded […]

News

Eric Frein Captured, Manhunt Over

He spent more than a month in the woods while authorities searched for him.

Madonna’s Bedtime Stories Turns 20

A look back at its career-defining legacy.


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

State Sen. Washington Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge

She avoided jail time with the plea.

Riding With Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey

Time: 3 p.m. Day: Monday. Location: PPD Car 1. A conversation with Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey can take unpredictable turns, like the hard right his […]

News

Seventh-Grader Charged With Making Bomb Threats

Threats were made at school this year.

Boxers Opening Today in the Gayborhood

A new gay sports bar.

News

Philadelphia City Council Passes Hate Crimes Bill

It passed unanimously.

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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.


News

It’s Mischief Night (Which Is What We Call It Here)

We only use that term in this area!

News

It’s 2014. Time to Stop Hazing.

Missanelli: What we can learn from Central Bucks West.

Boys of Summer Regular Sean Verdi Found Dead

It’s being ruled an apparent drug overdose.

News

Mayor Slams Council Over Rejection of PGW Sale

Inky op-ed, social media campaign press his case.

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