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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

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A Sexting Horror Story

Share this with your kid—now

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The First Gay U.S. President?

Fred Karger kicks off his campaign

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Obama Urges U.N. Support of LGBT Rights

A new initiative gets global attention

Morning Scoop: Parking Wars

Plus the Inky’s school violence series

Modern before its time, the Chestnut Hill family home of gallerist, collector and JAGR co-founder John Vevitties gracefully flouts traditional ideas of what’s old, what’s new and what goes together

The staircase sold them. Because from the outside, the house—boxy, white, small-windowed—didn’t look like much. It certainly didn’t look like it was designed for George […]

Mounted Patrol to Begin in June

Cue outraged animal activists right about …. now.


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.


Newsflash: Most Artists Aren’t Rich

And, somehow, this is art school’s fault

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Philly School District Caves

And the teachers’ union wins

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Ryan Seacrest In Philly

He’s opening a media center

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Peter Gabriel Coming To Town

Orchestra in tow

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More Anthro in Suburban Square

Accessories shop opening this year

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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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Sucker Punch Review

The Constitution Center’s Austin Powers moment

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Two Out Candidates Run for City Council

Lazin and Cohen make history

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Nutter Expands on Fair Practices

It’s good news for the LGBT community

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Weekend Roundup

What’s doing Friday – Sunday

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