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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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News

Don Tollefson Checks in to Inpatient Care Facility

Accused of defrauding charities by dozens.

News

Gay Marriage License Applications Accepted in Jersey

Some towns are forging ahead without clear directions from the state.

News

Allen Iverson to Retire a Sixer

“The Answer” will be honored at the team’s home opener this month.

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: Liz Spikol

“Annoyingly bisexual. Just ask former partners.”

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Inquirer Situation Officially an “Ugly Melodrama”

So says the USA Today.

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Philly Has Its $45 Million in State School Funding. Now What?

A new report on student poverty in public schools offers a clue.


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

Former Sports Anchor Don Tollefson Is Under Investigation

He collected money for Eagles trips that never happened.

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Norcross Files Countersuit in Marimow Firing

Co-owners of the Inquirer wants his partner, Lewis Katz, to butt out.

News

M. Night Shyamalan & Marc Vetri Will Be at Philly Mag’s ThinkFest

Also: Josh Kopelman and Kathleen Kane

Ellie the Portlandia underdog
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Philly Pup Ellie Chosen as Portlandia‘s Ultimate Underdog

Pooch has won, ahem, a walk-on role.

News

Chris Matthews on Rendell: “My Favorite”

Props for the former mayor at the Hardballer’s NYC book bash.

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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.


News

Massachusetts Finally Getting Yuengling

Massachusetts appears to be very excited.

Christie Beat Writer Matt Katz Leaving Inquirer

A Q&A with the award-winning journo.

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PA Drivers: #1 at Hitting Deer

Searching for something to celebrate…

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State May Change University Tuition Model

Science majors: You pay more.

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