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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

Divine Lorraine Is One of Google Street View’s Scariest Places

Boogedy-boogedy-boo!

News

Banned from Facebook and Twitter!

The trigger-happy online police suck eggs.

News

Shane Victorino Ends the Year a Champion

Former Phil played a critical role in Red Sox’s World Series victory.

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News

Study Ranks Social Mobility of Philly, ’Burbs

Education trumps income, and gentrification may have benefits for gentrified.

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News

Even GOP Not So Hot on Tom Corbett Re-election

The party is almost evenly divided on supporting its standard bearer.

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day

Trans activist Van Nguyen


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

Penn State Postpones Presidential Announcement

It’s not Mark Emmert of the NCAA, is it?

News

ThinkFest Snapshot: Chris Matthews

Don’t miss the keynote Q&A with the Philly native, host of MSNBC’s Hardball.

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News

Nobody Knows Who the Inky’s News Columnists Are

And more news from Philadelphia’s newspaper wars.

News

Epic Rant: Why I Hate Halloween

Gene Marks: Crazy costumes and mischief night are just the beginning.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) is defended by Miami Heat guard Norris Cole (30) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center.
News

Sixers Open Their Worst Season Ever With Best Win Ever

The whole season won’t be this great. Will it?

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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.


For a Good Time

Go see Gunnar Montana’s Drag Me to Hell.

News

Supreme Court May Have the Final Word on “Boobies”

Girls challenge Pennsylvania school’s bracelet ban.

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News

UPDATED: Norcross, Majority Owners Offer $29 Million to Buy Out Newspaper Partners

Say paper is on “path to profitability.”

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News

Would You Let Apple Babysit Your Child?

Technology and kids: How much is too much? How soon is too soon?

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