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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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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)
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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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Camden Man Implicated in 1979 Disappearance of Etan Patz

In May of 1979, 6-year-old Etan Patz was walking to his bus stop in New York’s SoHo neighborhood for the first time when he disappeared. […]

Mitt Romney Is in West Philly to Talk Education Reform

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is in West Philly this morning to participate in a roundtable discussion on education reform. The event is scheduled […]

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Q&A: Jerry Sandusky’s Lawyer, Joe Amendola, Talks

This case centers on kids. Your own childhood was hardly idyllic. When I was growing up, it was very, very unusual for families not to […]

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Our 2012 Ultimate Summer Concert Guide

Summer concert season is here, and this year, we’ve got everything from The Roots Picnic 2012 on the waterfront and Jay-Z’s Made In America festival […]

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Will DeMeco Ryans Cure the Eagles’ Linebacker Curse?

DeMeco Ryans says he still goes generally undetected when walking the streets of Philly, the natives not yet familiar with his scent. But some have […]

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Lies, Damn Lies, and Campaign Ads

On Tuesday, the political media consultant who nearly a quarter century ago introduced us to Willie Horton—the subject of one of the most patently racist […]


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.


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Morning Scoop: Orchestra Submits Plan to Exit Bankruptcy

Orchestra Has a Plan. The Philadelphia Orchestra has announced a plan to erase its debt, cut costs, and climb out of bankruptcy. The orchestra declared […]

News

Philly Journalism’s New Power Couple

There was a lot of story buried in a piece the Inquirer published in April on one of its brand-new owners, Lewis Katz, the Camden-raised […]

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Wanted: Female Mayoral Candidates

It’s March 8th, and the recent national debate over the “war on women” is at its zenith. Rush Limbaugh has just called a Georgetown law […]

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Philadelphia Restaurant Review: Old World Sensibilities at Russet

Recently, Andrew and Kristin Wood took delivery of a 387-pound pig at Russet, their new BYO in an old Spruce Street townhouse. It was a […]

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Off the Cuff: June 2012

For some time now, I’ve been thinking about the mess the country is in and what a lousy job you’re doing in Washington. I know […]

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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.


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Don’t Touch Inga Saffron’s Eyes

The revered Inquirer architecture critic has strong opinions on our cityscape, to be sure. But here, she offers her thoughts on cheap beer, parallel parking […]

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Your Husband Watches Porn

“Does your husband look at porn online?” Of all the conversations moms have started­ with me as we’ve sat on park benches and watched our […]

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Doub Henshaw’s Boho-Inspired Fishtown Garage

House-hunting: I was walking the dogs and I saw this garage for sale. It was terrible. But I wanted lots of space, and I wanted […]

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Alla Spina Goes Hog-Wild on Mount Vernon

Something like this was bound to happen. If Stephen Starr didn’t do it, another showman would. It could only be a matter of time before […]

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