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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

Doctor Warns Sixers Not to Take Embiid

“It would set off major red flags to me.”

Kathleen Kane
News

Recovered Emails Could be Boon for PA Defendants

20 million emails will be examined by defense attorneys.

News

Neshaminy Schools Close to Banning Students’ “Redskins” Ban

School board will override the decision of student editors.

News

Phillies Fans Give Tony Gwynn Jr. Standing O in First Game Back

Fans honor Padres legend.

News

Lenfest to Inquirer, Daily News Reporters: “Work Hard But Rest Easy”

Tells Newspaper Guild he’s committed to two papers in Philadelphia.

News

In West Philly, Hundreds of Homes Without Gas

The result of a broken water main.


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

Did Councilman Nutter Ask for Ticket to Be Fixed?

Allegation comes up at trial.

News

State Budget Advances (Mostly) Without School Increases

Promised hike disappeared when giant deficit appeared.

News

Kathleen Kane’s Bad Choices

Mathis: Her job requires politics and policing. The evidence says she can’t do both.

5 Yoga Poses That Will Make You a Better Top

Lots of people say they have it easy, but being a top is hard work. Think of all that hip action—at top speed and (if […]

News

Philly Cop Arrested for Fighting With Kids

Parent of the year.

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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

Temple Prof: Stop Tornadoes with Giant Walls

His innovative solution.

Expect crowded conditions on the Broad Street Line around this time every day during the convention. | Photo: Ben Schumin
News

Stats: Overnight SEPTA Trains a Hit

Ridership up 40-59 percent. Now if passengers could just board more quickly.

News

Philly Gets Dietz & Watson Building from N.J.

Revenge for the Sixers practice facility!

Frank Schaefer Re-Frocked

The Methodist Church lets the pro-gay pastor return to the pulpit.

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