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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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Dr. Martin Luther King and Dr. Walter P. Lomax
News

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Dr. Walter P. Lomax Jr.

Coard: Last year we lost one of Philadelphia’s truly great men. He would have been 82 this week.

News

Anthony Williams, Kenyatta Johnson Defend Pop-Up Beer Gardens

Say quashing them would lose tax dollars, tourism.

News

VIDEO: Woman Hit, Robbed While Departing Trolley

The victim received two stitches to her upper lip.

News

Ori vs. Kenyatta: Gloves Off

Lawsuits and dirty tricks in South Philly.

News

Carjacker Suspect’s Mother Turns Down Arrest Reward

Won’t take $110,000 for helping turn her son in.

News

Stephen A. Smith Suspended for Domestic Violence Comments

Former Inky columnist won’t appear on ESPN for a week.


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

The Gallery Is About to Become Beautiful

Mall developer will invest $106 million to redevelop mall into “accessible luxury retailing” site.

News

Pa. State Police Sued Over Fitness Test

Federal lawsuit says physical standards discriminate against women.

News

Politicians Keep Pandering to Penn State

Mathis: No humility, only arrogance, for the Jerry Sandusky era.

News

Is Corbett Gaining on Wolf?

Or was a new poll done poorly?

8 Gay Things to Do in Philly This Week

The Book of Mormon opens, a zombie wedding, Phreak N Queer, and More

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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

Feds: Conrail to Blame for Train Derailment

State and local officials shared blame for the inadequate response.

News

You Can Now Work Out at the Airport

A pop-up gym now rotates around the terminals.

News

Ex-Sixers GM: ‘Girls in Philly Wanted to Kill Me’

This was after the Kyle Korver trade.

News

SEPTA’s Police Chief Talks Body Cameras, Cheese Sandwiches

One of Philly’s most Twitter-active cops wants to promote civil liberties — and have fun doing so.

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