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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

WATCH: Trailer for New Gay HBO Series

Get an early peek at Looking.

50 Pastors Perform Gay Marriage in Philly Church

A protest against the church’s anti-gay laws.

News

Rob Guarino Beats Cecily Tynan

The surprising poll results.

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News

Your Cell Phone Is Stealing Your Soul

Hingston: Human contact > text messaging.

Philadelphia School Closings Photo Collective Finkle
News

Dystopian Philly Schools Now Physically, Not Just Psychologically, Unhealthy

Now with fewer teachers and more mold!

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News

PHOTOS: 15 Dandy Get-Ups from Philly’s Tweed Ride

Cycling in style to benefit Philadundance.


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

Bill Cosby Speaks At Penn, Penn Students Empathize with Temple Students

Take our alumnus, please.

Best of the Gayborhood: Day Drinking

And the winner for best day drinking is …

News

Report: Chinatowns Still Disappearing

Philly may buck trend.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) spikes the football after scoring on a four-yard touchdown run during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
News

Nick Foles in 2014!

The quarterback has proven he’s worthy of the starting job this year, and beyond.

Meningitis Breaks Out in Princeton

Six cases confirmed.

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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.


Unions March Against Yuengling

Beer maker may or may not be against union laws.

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News

Inquirer Celebrates Comcast’s Birthday

Happy 50th, corporate overlords!

Hawaii to Become 16th Marriage Equality State

And more in the weekend’s LGBT headlines.

News

Typhoon Haiyan, Much Worse Than Originally Thought, Kills 10,000

U.S. sends Marines to Philipines.

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