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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

Philly Won’t Pursue 2024 Olympics

“The timing is not right for Philadelphia.”

News

The Chart the Traffic Court Judges Didn’t Want The Jury To See

But the judge in the case ruled otherwise.

News

Matthew Saad Muhammad is Dead; Boxing Champ Called Philly Home

Became a millionaire; was homeless late in life.

News

Rape Reported on Schuylkill River Trail

Happened near where trail crosses under JFK Boulevard.

News

Coryell Takes Carpenters Union Case Directly to Governor

Union wants to return to work at Convention Center.

#WCW: Amber Hikes

We’ve got the ladies she’s all aflutter for!


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

Corbett Under Fire for Leasing State Land to Gas Drillers

Who could’ve guessed that would be controversial?

News

Primary Was a Bloodbath for Pa. Progressives

Geeting: Philly’s political machine chugs along. But there are signs of hope amid the carnage.

Dollhouse Revue Closing After Five Years

Mimi Imfurst and the rest of the Dollstars put on a final show.

News

Sporting News: Ruben Amaro Jr. Is MLB’s Worst GM

Probably not good for his candidacy to be baseball commissioner.

Foster Parents for LGBTQ Youth Needed

A local organization is taking the lead.

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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

3 Ideas to Jump-Start Innovation at the Inky and Daily News

Mathis: It’s long past time to start.

News

Ben Revere No Longer Holds “Saddest” MLB Record

He hit a home run. In a Phils loss, though.

News

Christie Signs Bill Opening Adoption Records

But birth parents have until end of 2016 to redact their info.

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News

Why Won’t Harrisburg Ban All Gifts to Legislators?

Officials say it’s not that simple.

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