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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

Hallmark Releases First Gay Father’s Day Card

For those of us with two pops.

News

Plea Deal in Police Officer’s Slaying

Moses Walker was killed after his shift in 2012.

News

Pulitzer Prize Winner Lifted from Inquirer

He cribbed from a series Matt Katz wrote about Camden.

News

Five Tips for Faking Your Way Through the “Dreaded World Cup Conversation”

Lazor: Here’s how to talk about soccer without knowing much about it.

Philly Pride Sucks?

Let’s do something about it.

News

Police: Woman Stole Wallets from Purses at Wegmans

The thief struck when purses were left unattended.


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.


Marriage Equality Passes on Final Fantasy 14

Same-sex couples can tie the knot on the popular PSN game series.

News

Haverford Grad Campaign Manager Deletes His Facebook Page

Zachary Werrell scrubbed his profile of political rants after his candidate, Dave Brat, upset House Majority Leader Eric Cantor.

News

Who Didn’t Get Money Because Peace Not Guns Did?

Skwire: Who suffered because Kenyatta Johnson’s unregistered nonprofit received funds? Legit nonprofits.

Hillary Clinton Gave Russian Officials Hell Over Anti-Gay Laws

“I’ve gotten into shouting matches.”

News

Toomey, Casey Vote Same Way on Bill

A rare case of bipartisan legislation in the Senate.

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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

McGinty Running for Pa. Democratic Chair

She has the support of former rival Tom Wolf.

News

Chester Residents Protest NYC Trash

400,000 tons come into the city already.

News

Ex-Philly Cop Sues City, Police

He says he was stopped and frisked because he’s black.

News

The Last Days of the Philadelphia Inquirer?

Mathis: Can this increasingly bizarre tale possibly have a happy ending?

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