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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

Planned Parenthood + the Gays

Controversy comes in a new form

News

Thursday at Equality Forum

Panels and parties galore

News

How to Use Your Feelings

In case you’ve forgotten, here’s a crash course

Philly Cops Busted for Steroids

Officers allegedly sold drugs online

News

Fired for Being Gay?

That may soon change in PA

Convention Center Problems

The building’s lost some sparkle


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.


Roy Oswalt: Out!

The pitcher’s leaving the Phillies for

Personal Space: Rittenhouse Roost

Who: Kevin Derrick, design aficionado and vendor of made-around-Philadelphia one-off art and furnishings via his e-shop, Shopkellydrive.com What: A Georgian townhouse-turned-apartment living room that doubles […]

Three shopkeeps who embody—and peddle—the elegantly outdoorsy, authentically all-American heritage look.

News

A contest!

Win cash. Save the city.

News

Sabres Crush Flyers

Plus the Inquirer endorses Michael Nutter

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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

Rebuilding Our City

One bridge at a time

News

Philly’s Changing Identity

The Democratic machine’s not keeping up

News

The Real Cost of DOMA

Ron and Tom’s story

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Safety at Philly Schools

New law to put the hurt on bullies

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