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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

News

UPenn Study: Pot Is Screwing Up Your Sleep

It turns out it’s NOT the cocaine that’s keeping you up.

News

UPDATE: The Inquirer Apologizes for Sex Crime Tweet

Paper apparently needs its social media training wheels.

Janet Mock Coming to Philly

She’ll speak at the 13th annual Trans-Health Conference.

News

Comcast Today: How to Get Cheaper Internet

Threaten to fire your provider.

News

Here’s the Special Ed Teacher Accused of Sexual Assault

Meet Stephanie Amato.

News

What They’re Saying About the Salvation Army Collapse Anniversary

Today marks one year since the deadly event.


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

I-495 Bridge Removed from Google Maps

Closed due to tilting, it’s like it never existed.

News

Are You Ready for Nails: The Movie?

Lenny Dykstra biopic reportedly in the works.

Tom Corbett
News

Corbett Says He’s in It to Win It

Despite another poll showing a 20-point deficit.

News

Kermit Gosnell’s Son Shot While Burglarizing Undergrad Home

Is now fighting for his life.

Woman Crush Wednesday

Flight attendant Jewellee Williams on the local ladies who keep her propellers twirling.

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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

Comcast Will Encrypt Email

Intended to enhance user privacy, security.

Septa regional rail train
News

SEPTA Engineers Vote to Strike

Could occur as early as June 14th.

572 Ways Marriage Counts in Pennsylvania

A new report lays out all the rights stemming from our newfound freedom.

News

10 Tourism Campaigns Here for the Mocking

Lazor: Philly’s got it pretty good compared to many other cities.

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