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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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News

Papelbon: Get Me Off the Phillies!

The closer is eager for a trade to a contender.

News

Penn Gets DoD Grant to Heal Brain Injuries

Implants examined to help injured soldiers make and retain memories.

News

Hite Sets Aug. 15 Deadline for Cigarette Tax

Otherwise, there will be layoffs and delays opening schools.

News

Corbett Will Make Budget Decision Today

Will he sign? Or veto, and call Pa. Legislature back into session?

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For Schools, “A Vortex of Political Hell”

How a deal on the cigarette tax fell apart.

News

You’ll Soon Be Able to Use Your Cell Phone on PATCO

But only if you’re a Verizon customer.


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

Firm May Get $260M in Tax Credits from Jersey

It would move some operations to Camden.

News

Drivers Warned of E-ZPass Phishing Scam

Don’t fall for it!

News

DUIs Are Dropping in Philly

Does “e-hailing” service Uber get credit?

Water Ice Is Just Sugar Ice, People

Now, I’m not from here. (I know. Four words like four nails in the coffin of my credibility.) So when I moved to Philly in […]

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Inky Names Two New Managing Editors

Sandra Clark, Gabriel Escobar both move up in the ranks.

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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

Cigarette Tax Delayed to August 4

Pa. House must decide how to handle Senate-amended bill.

News

Ex-Philly Cop to Stand Trial in Bizarre Case

He’s charged with false imprisonment.

News

Storms Knock Out Power Across Region

See the scary dust storm that hit PPL Park.

Gay Wedding Photos

Local author Larry Benjamin and Stanley Willauer

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