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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

Latest Stories

News

Police: Somebody Stole Chi-Chi the Pomeranian!

Is nothing sacred?

News

The Casual Awesomeness of the Schuylkill Boardwalk

Lazor: Philadelphians are already acting as if it’s been here all their lives.

News

McCaffery Will Have to Answer Questions About Legal Fees

Supreme Court justice will have to reveal personal info in his suit against the Inquirer.

News

Claim: Comcast Got Complaining Customer Fired From His Job

A new entry into the “worst customer service story” sweepstakes.

News

Mumia Speech Prompts Bill to Prevent “Revictimizing”

State officials don’t want to see convict giving college graduation speeches again.

News

What They’re Saying About the School Reform Commission

Lots of anger, some support for decision to unilaterally end contract with teachers.


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

Bill Campbell, Revered Philadelphia Broadcaster, Dies at 91

Called games for the Warriors, 76ers, Phillies, Eagles, and more.

News

Buzz Bissinger Claims Vindication on Nick Foles

“I’m owed an apology from the entire city.”

Man Crush Monday

DJ Carl Michaels spins his local dude crushes.

School District of Philadelphia
News

SRC Unilaterally Cancels PFT Contract (With Updates)

4 p.m. protest planned at Gov. Corbett’s Philadelphia office.

News

Losing Revel Bidder Asks for Second Chance

Glenn Straub says he wasn’t prepared for the all-night bidding session.

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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

D.A.: This DHS Worker Stole More Than 11,000 SEPTA Tokens

Shamira Hawkins-Worthey faces more than 1,500 charges.

LGBT-Centric Hate Crime Bill Passes House Judiciary Committee

A step in the right direction

News

Pedophilia Is Not a Crime

We talk to the Rutgers prof who says so.

Proposed Anti-Discrimination Policy Shelved in Spring City

Council president says it’s too expensive.