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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

News

Christie’s Gay Marriage Stance Boosts Presidential Bid

Moderation is becoming all the rage.

Inquirer Building, 400 N. Broad Street
News

Inquirer: Old, Out-of-Touch, and Mostly Male

Where are the women with power?

News

New Map Released of Philadelphia Tax Delinquents

If you pretend the red is money, then we’re rich!

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: Brian Seaman

“Life lesson: Never date gay magicians.”

News

Girard College Continues Boarding Program Temporarily

Will last one more year.

News

Marimow Court Case Begins Today

Jurisdictional questions to be decided


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

Apple Expected to Unveil New Products Today

Thinner iPads, color iPads, more.

News

Metcalfe Threatens to Impeach Kane

Never mind that there’s, y’know, a transportation bill to pass.

News

School Shooting in Nevada

One killed, two wounded, in 13th “active shooter” killing this year.

News

With Glitches Come Fixes

Facebook Got Fixed. Obamacare Will, Too.

Whitney Houston Wax Figure Unveiled

The diva is immortalized at Madame Tussauds.

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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.


Eagles Jason Avant vs. Dallas
News

PHOTOS: Cowboys 17, Eagles 3

Scenes from the Sunday loss.

Del. Attorney Defends Nude Selfie-Takers

Fired for posting sexy photos? Call Brian Zulberti.

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News

WATCH: Bedlam Outside the Drake Show

Philadelphia was none too pleased by the last-minute cancellation.

Philly Contestant Lands Top 5 on Top Model

Could Cory be Philly’s first winner?

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