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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

Protesters Deliver Petition Against PGW Sale

Opponents say they believe rates will rise more quickly.

News

Attack of the TV Ad Babes!

Hingston: You can’t escape Flo, Jan and Lily, so you may as well pick sides.

PA Governor Tom Corbett
News

Corbett Rips Teachers’ Union Heads

Governor responds to comments made after a student’s death.

News

6 Burning Questions About the New Owners of the Inky and Daily News

Can this group take the newspapers into the future?

News

Carlos Ruiz Helps Fund Friends’ Rescue

Two friends of the Phillies catcher were saved after their boat capsized.

REVIEW: “Me: I Am Mariah”

We weren’t that impressed.


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

Phila. Program Targets Prostitution Demand

The city has started a new diversion program for johns.

News

Google, Rest of Country Pretty Much Ignore Memorial Day

Fiorillo: What dead soldiers?

News

Katz, Lenfest Winners of Inky, DN Auction

Group to pay $88 million for the company.

News

Here Are GIFs of HughE Dillon Getting Married

Congratulations to the happy couple!

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News

New Jersey-Center City Commute to Be Hellish This Summer

Fewer lanes, fewer trains. Leave extra time.

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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

Cops: Two Ran Meth Lab in Rehoboth Beach

The pair were arrested after a fire broke out.

Philly Pride Features The Village People

Check out who else is playing the festival.

PHOTOS: Gay Weddings at City Hall

We’ve got the beautiful moments of the lucky couples.

News

Nearly a Thousand Pedestrians Killed in Philly from 2003 to 2012

A sobering new report.

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