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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

Penn Students Hit With Phishing Scam

Department of Nigerian princes.

Father Killed on Cross-Country Trek for Gay Son

Joe Bell’s walk to end bullying came to a tragic end on Wednesday.

News

Feds Have Been Investigating Chaka Fattah for *7 Years*

Runs in the family.

News

Rain Already Messing With Every Driver in Philly

Accidents, traffic, the works.

News

Bill Marimow Failed to Create the Inquirer’s Future

The lawsuit puts the paper into hospice care.

Gay Marriage One Step Closer in NJ

Judge denies Christie administration’s request to delay marriage in the state.


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.


5 Picks for OutFest 2013

The Gayborhood celebrates National Coming Out Day.

Bill Marimow
News

Inquirer Owners Suing Inquirer Publisher

For firing Inquirer editor.

News

“Made in America” Documentary Airing Friday

Relive the glory of 2012!

Thanksgiving Turkey
News

5 Ways Thanksgiving is Ruined for Jews

Hanukkah and turkey day won’t overlap for another 70,000 years. Lucky us.

News

NY Times Writes Worst Review of Betsy Ross House Ever

Way to sell it, guys.

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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.


Swarthmore Punishing Frat for Racy Flyer

School’s sex problems refuses to end.

Show Me Your GAYFACE

Photographer Ashley Kolodner spotlights our pretty gay mugs.

News

Flyers Sex-Fantasy Fan-Fiction: It Exists

Claude Giroux, in the buff.

PHOTO: Tidal Flooding Has Begun Down the Shore

Parts of Ocean City a foot under water.

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