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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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Road Rules

Mind the middle finger

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In Defense of Kenny Gamble

And the Inquirer

News

DROP: Three Drips Left

Tasco, Rizzo, DiCicco

News

What We Love: Philly AIDS Thrift

Don’t feel bad about buying here

Ackerman Smackdown

Young teach gets earful

Morning Scoop

Now digging out


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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Are funerals passé?

YouTube is changing how we mourn

No, seriously.

Have you noticed? Our city, long defined by its chub, is headed in a new direction — a direction less drenched in Whiz and more […]

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Government Can Work

Not just a necessary evil

Eagles Fans

Really depressed or just drunk?

Lighting up Franklin Square

85,500 bulbs!

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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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Mike Miss Is Pissed Today

At pretty much everyone

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DVLF Names New ED

John Moeller, Jr., replaces Michael Kendrick

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Hump Day Headlines

This week in gay news

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We Heart Art

Thanks, JFK

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