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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

Ferguson Protest: Tourists Pose With “Dead” Teen at LOVE Park

They seemed entirely unconcerned with the symbolic black corpse in their selfies.

News

Christie Takes Stand Against Discrimination

He’s tired of people generalizing and stereotyping police officers.

News

This Week’s Inquirer Cryptoclassic Wasn’t That Cryptic

Was there a reader backlash?

QFest Organizers Launch qFLIX

An LGBT new media festival.

News

How Gov. Corbett Could Still Win This Thing

The key: Philadelphia stays away from the polls on Election Day.

News

Kathleen Kane’s New Press Secretary Has Already Quit

Chris Kelly decided he’d rather stick to … newspapering.


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

What They’re Saying About Mo’ne Davis

The Taney Dragon star is the center of national attention.

News

Removal of PNB Letters Suspended

Three have been taken down already from the iconic sign.

NJ School Refuses to Enroll Trans Student as Female

“She will have to come dressed as and answering to “Brian.”

Stu Bykofsky of the Philadelphia Daily News
News

Stu Bykofsky’s Baggage

Mathis: Is Philly’s most-controversial newspaper columnist worthy of the role?

New Shepard Fairey Fishtown Mural Tagged

Vandals made use of the scaffolding that was left there.

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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

SEPTA’s Trolley Tunnel in Center City Has Reopened

Had been shut down several weeks for maintenance.

News

Taney Wins in Dramatic Final Inning

Dragons score twice in 6th for victory.

An aerial view of the beach and casinos in Atlantic City.
News

Report: Atlantic City May Have Just 6 Casinos by 2017

So says a Deutsche Bank forecast.

News

Comcast Faces California Scrutiny of Merger

State utility commission says it will file its review with the FCC.

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