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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

10 Things You Might Not Know About Root Beer Magnate Charles Hires

A new book looks at the effervescent Philadelphian who made root beer as American as apple pie.

News

Made in America 2018: Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj Together Again (Kinda)

We’ll tell you the entire lineup for the seventh installment of Jay-Z’s eclectic music festival on the Parkway.

Opinion

Think the Supreme Court Cake Ruling Is Bad? In Pa., It’s So Much Worse

Outside of Pennsylvania’s major cities and a few other municipalities, it’s completely legal to discriminate against LGBTQ people.

News

Pa.’s Auditor General on Legalizing Pot and (Maybe) Running for Governor

We sat down with Eugene DePasquale, the Pennsylvania official you might not know but should.

News

Inaugural Eagles Autism Challenge Raises $2.5M for Research

All of the proceeds are set to benefit three institutions leading autism research studies and programs in Philadelphia.

News

Police Search for Man Missing for Two Weeks

A car belong to Ira Payne Bishop was recently found burned in Fairmount Park.


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

Body of Woman Lost in Flash Flood Pulled From Pennypack Creek

Police say the 30-year-old victim was inside a storm drain near Roosevelt Boulevard when she was swept away.

News

Carson Wentz Is Launching a Charity Food Truck in Philly

Thy Kingdom Crumb will provide meals to those in need.

News

Being Rich in Philly Sure Doesn’t Look Like It Used To

From designer sweatpants to chicken coops: The lowdown on how wealth went stealth.

News

Stuck in the Middle With Michael Smerconish

In his new book, the Villanova-based Inquirer columnist revisits his greatest hits — and misses.

Best Thing: The Sixers Reupped Brett Brown

All together now: Three! More! Years!

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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.


LGBTQ&A: Kay Martinez

Meet the new Mazzoni employee who is addressing diversity at the LGBTQ nonprofit in a critical way.

News

This Quaker Sex Ed Teacher Says Your Kids Need to Be Porn-Literate

As pornography is ever more accessible, Al Vernacchio’s approach to sex education is exactly what the sexologist ordered.

News

We Think We Just Found Donald Trump’s Dream Bar in Philadelphia

A new sign at a longstanding Philly watering hole has some of the neighborhood’s newcomers outraged.

News

Soon You’ll Be Able to Get Woodsy on the Schuylkill River Trail

It only makes sense that the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education’s 340 acres link with the nearby Schuylkill River Trail.

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