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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

Mayor Nutter Backs Comcast Merger

Along with 50 other mayors.

News

Is “Tainted Justice” Now Tainted?

Long-delayed Inky exposé questions ethics behind Daily News Pulitzer-winner.

News

GIFs: Taney Dragons Come Up Just Short in LLWS

There’s a petition to get them a parade.

News

Taney’s Magical Ride Comes to an End

Lose 6-5 in a nail-biter. They deserve a parade anyway.

PHOTOS: Paper Dresses Work the Runway at Tabu

Fashion that could actually cut you.

News

3 Feel-Good Stories the Internet Has Ruined This Week

Lazor: Who could possibly hate ALS fundraising, Little League and Taylor Swift?


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.


New Leather Club Starting in Philadelphia

More on the Queer Leather Alliance

News

Del. Peeping Tom Sketch Looks Like Drake (It’s Not Him)

And, also, many others.

Sisters to Re-Open as a Straight Bar

Silk City Diner owner Mark Bee heads up the transition.

News

Pilots Warned of Issue with Jet in Lewis Katz Crash

Gulfstream sent a letter to pilots.

News

Mo’ne Davis Set a TV Ratings Record Last Night

Taney LLWS game outdraws MLB game.

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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

Are Good Phillies Teams Good for Newspapers?

It’s not just the working class that’s hurt by losing. It’s journalism.

News

Where Is the Outrage Over James Foley’s Killing?

Mendte: We need to be as angry about the journalist’s killing as we are about Michael Brown’s.

Philly AIDS Thrift Takes Over Giovanni’s Room

It will turn the iconic business into a thrift / bookstore.

News

Another Bad Comcast Story. Or Is It?

Comcast Today: On the up side, Drexel and U-Delaware students to get free Xfinity TV on campus.

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