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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

JoBros Cancel Upper Darby Appearance

And rest of tour. Band may be breaking up.

Nerlens Noel Buys “I Hate Sidney Crosby” T-Shirt

Sixers first-rounder making the right moves.

News

Coming to a Mall Near You: Atheist Churches

Bring on the godless.

News

A First: Strip Club Uses Actual Stripper Photo In Advertisement

Club Risque wins for truth-in-advertising.

News

Memo to Inky Journos: Don’t Talk to the Media!

Two days of painful coverage have taken their toll.

Album Review: Miley Cyrus’s Bangerz

Was all the twerking and tongue-wagging worth it?


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

New York Times Discovers Fishtown

Ugh, time to find a new hip neighborhood.

Eagles Players Keep Unnecessarily Antagonizing Opponents

D-Jac, Shady, you’re not helping.

How to Make the Best Hoagie in Philly

Bread Amoroso’s and Sarcone’s are infallible, but for a softer roll, Del Buono’s Bakery is a consistent favorite. Also, Baker Street Bread makes fantastic Pullman […]

Christie Confronted

A diner patron in Edison, N.J., challenges the governor over his opposition to gay marriage.

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News

Four-Year-Old Philly Boy Brought Crack to School

For show-and-tell?

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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.


The Food Lover’s Guide to Philly: Meat

Cappuccio’s Meats Italian Market | 1019 S. 9th Street Around since 1920, this third-generation butcher shop has long been one of the meat mainstays of […]

News

Union: Inky Journos Don’t “Hate” Philly.com

“Dyfunctional management” blamed instead.

News

Would Rick Santorum Make a Better Candidate Than Corbett?

A pretty compelling argument.

News

The One Upside to Being a Philly High Schooler

Free museums, baby!

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