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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

Mets Eat 103 Cheesesteaks in a Day

They shattered the CBP visitors’ record.

How to Get More Likes On Your Selfies

Apparently there’s a science to it, and we tested it out.

Lorde Announces Summer Tour Dates

Coming to Philly’s Mann Center in September.

News

Jerry Mondesire Daughter Arrested for Threatening Judge

“I will end your life…”

PHOTOS: Gay Prom!

“This wiped away all of my bad prom memories.”

News

Penn, Mayo Clinic Launch Seizure Challenge

Attempt to crowdsource seizure treatments begins.


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

House Votes to Name Official State Firearm

State Rep. Mark B. Cohen upset with vote.

News

Phillies’ Front Office Proud of Narcing on 2 College Kids

McQuade: The team is embarrassing on and off the field this year.

News

Clarke to Lobby in Harrisburg for School Funding

The state must approve a higher cigarette tax.

Brian Sims Featured in French Magazine Têtu

“We’ll have a gay president in 10 years.”

News

Ex-Daily News editor Stalberg to Leave Philly

He’s headed to New Mexico to ‘be a boy.’

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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.


Brian Tierney, May 23, 2006. AP Photo | Rusty Kennedy

Inky Reports on Tierney’s Return, Never Mentions “Bankruptcy”

The Daily News does, however.

News

Comcast Today: Watch John Oliver Explain Net Neutrality

(And why Comcast, despite its protests, is bad at it.)

News

I-495 Bridge Closed Indefinitely

Tilting support columns cause noticeable damage to boundary wall.

News

Black Boxes Recovered from Crash That Killed Katz

NTSB says they should help reveal cause of accident that claimed Lewis Katz.

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