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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

Pennsylvania Universities Losing Enrollment

Then again, enrollment is down everywhere.

News

Bill Marimow Has Not Left the Building

At press time, ousted Inky editor still in his office.

News

WATCH: Bastards of Earle Sing Downtown Girl

Video features Rittenhouse Square, Magic Gardens.

News

Temple Alcohol Enforcement Steps Back

Citations drop after record-setting start to the year.

News

Bill Marimow Out at Inquirer

Or is he? Reports are conflicting.

Two-Thirds U.S. Catholics Side With Pope Over LGBT Issues

A new poll shows an upward-shifting opinion.


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

Philly: File Your Property Tax Appeals Today

Hearings on these second-level appeals begin in January.

News

Vick Remains Obvious Choice at QB

There is no controversy. Chip Kelly’s system works better with a runner under center.

News

Flyers Coach Loses His Job

Bloodshed continues for Philly’s pro coaches.

Hey, You. With Your Nose in Your Cellphone.

You’re a bad person. And you’re turning me into one, too.

News

The Crime Behind the Breaking Bad Tweet

In Philly, the crime matters less than an anchorwoman’s Twitter gaffe.

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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.


LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: P.D. Lovell

“Abandoned abused child succeeds as rentboy.”

News

Wharton Battles Public Image Problems

School says it’s false to be pigeonholed as a finance-driven.

The Weekend’s Big Gay News

What made the headlines this weekend in the world of LGBT.

News

Karen Remnants Will Soak Philadelphia

Here comes the rain again, falling on our heads like a memory.

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