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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

WATCH: Andy Reid Takes the Ice Bucket Challenge

Part of a fund-raiser for ALS research.

News

There’s One (Big) Problem With Amtrak at City Hall

Smith: It sounds like a great idea. But there’s this little engineering issue …

News

Report: Inky Tried Charging $60,000 to Run Elie Wiesel Ad

That’s as much as the NYT charges — but without as many readers to see the ad.

WATCH: The Haircut That Changed My Life

A local Sikh man says a trip to the salon gave him the courage to come out.

News

Will State Pass Its Own Cig Tax?

While Harrisburg dithers on Philly request, a new movement emerges.

News

Fumo, Beasley and Tactical Surprise

Dispatch from the A.C. Air Show.


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.


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

Christie Wants Summit on Atlantic City’s Future

“No doubt Atlantic City faces real challenge.”

News

The Pope Himself Says He’ll Come to Philly

But the Vatican … hasn’t confirmed.

Another PA Business Denies Lesbian Brides

The Cake Pros made its decision after a “long talk with Jesus.”

News

Dilworth Plaza Will Re-Open in September

Renovations to be unveiled in three-day celebration.

News

Man Killed Outside Anti-Violence Concert

Argument leads to fatality at “Peace Awareness Benefit Concert.”

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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

How the Daily News Cover Changed Overnight — Then Changed Again

Events in Ferguson — and angry readers — forced changes in real time.

News

Chronicling Difficult Times at the Inquirer and Daily News

Will Steacy on his Kickstarter book, Deadline.

News

Beyonce Giving Backpacks to Philly Students

Back to school with Bey’s book bag.

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News

SEPTA Settles With Regional Rail Electric Workers

But negotiations still “tense” with Regional Rail engineers.

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