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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

The 5 Top Solar Energy Users in Philadelphia

Hint: The Swedes are winning.

News

United Airlines to Fly Out of Atlantic City

Jersey Shore comeback or spitting into the wind?

Best of the Gayborhood

Just in time for Friday: Our choice for Best Bartender

News

Rocky Steps Driver in Holding Cell

Awaiting charges.

News

A Train Derailed in Philly This Morning

Nicetown no more.

The Piazza Rink Will Use Synthetic Ice

Like skating on world’s biggest cutting board.


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

Lawyers, Grudges and Money

Volk: 3 key takeaways from Thursday’s Inquirer ownership slugfest.

News

Why Fallon Will Beat Kimmel in the Late Night Wars

Mathis: He’s nicer.

News

Ori Feibush Officially Running for City Council

Would it be too much to call it the Race of a Lifetime?

Adam Levine to be Named “People”‘s 2013 Sexiest Man Alive

Thumbs up.

News

The Patriot-News Called the Gettysburg Address “Silly” Back in 1863

Now issuing a retraction, 150 years later.

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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.


Only 2,200 Signed Up for Insurance Through Obamacare in PA

Yeah, that’s bad. But here are two caveats.

RuPaul Queen Rocks Tabu

Alyssa Edwards brought her A-game for her first Philly performance.

Evan Turner Has Negative $48 in His Bank Account

He thinks we’re losers for writing that.

Philadelphia Building Collapse
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Feds Issue Big Penalty for Collapse Demolition Firm

Collapse was preventable, they say.

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