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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

MONDAY KICKSTARTER: Date Set for Hearing on Same-Sex Marriage Ban

A federal judge finally sets the date. Plus: Other rabble-rousers making headlines this weekend.

News

WATCH: Everybody Piles on Corbett in Philly

PA’s gubernatorial candidates all agreed on one thing this weekend.

News

Another South Jersey Town Considering Saggy Pants Ban

Saggy pants bans! They’re all the rage!

News

Bucks County Brief: Gays Are Too Awesome for Marriage

You can believe one of Nathan Fox’s arguments against gay marriage. You can’t believe them all.

Bon Jovi Wants to Buy an NFL Team in the Northeast

And it’s not the Eagles?!

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News

In Princeton, Effigies Have Feelings, Too

A college football flame war is sparked by a straw man. No, really. A straw man.


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.


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News

UPDATE: Bill Marimow Is BACK. Norcross to Appeal.

Read why the judge says he should return to his Inquirer job immediately.

News

10 Philly Connections to the JFK Assassination

Philadelphia is forever tied to that dark day 50 years ago in Dallas.

Weekend Roundup: Gay Bowl XIV, Bearlesque and More

What to do in gay Philadelphia this weekend.

News

Comcast In the Running to Merge with Time Warner

Just when you thought they couldn’t become any more powerful.

WATCH: Nick Foles and Chip Kelly Mic’d Up

Audio proof that these guys like to *run*, dammit.

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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.


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News

Was Nurse Shortage Really to Blame in Laporshia Massey’s Death?

Father may have been negligent as well.

News

The Inquirer’s Front Page The Day After Kennedy’s Death

50 years ago, tomorrow.

10 Totally Handsome Men Born as Women [NSFW]

A must-see list of successful, super-studly (and oh-so-hairy!) trans men has been making the rounds around the Web this week, and it’s beyond enthralling. Not […]

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Nate Allen Prefers Tackling Pigs to Humans

Just another Philadelphia Eagle getting violent with animals!

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