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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

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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

The Top Public High Schools in the Philadelphia Region, Ranked for 2024

The top performers in the city and suburbs when it comes to graduation rates, student performance, and other statistical measures

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News

Philly Today: John Bolaris Speaks at Basically Empty Trump Rally

And he was the most famous person there.

Guides

How to Live Well (for Less) in Philadelphia

From fine dining on the cheap to haggling over your Comcast bill, our guide to making the most of your money.

News

Can You Talk Your Comcast Bill Down?

Here’s how to cut your bill without having to cut the cord.

News

Dozens of New Red Light Cameras May Be Coming to Philadelphia

We’ve mapped all the proposed locations. It’s fair to say there’s probably a camera coming to a neighborhood near you.

News

This New Art Exhibit Shows Us That a Chair Isn’t Always Just a Chair

The Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford just unveiled a retrospective of the late Philly-area artist Wharton Esherick.


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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News

Philly Today: Is Kamala Dissing Cherelle?

Plus, the Inquirer fails to disclose a vital detail in its new top restaurants list.

News

Republicans Go Gaga for Kamala Harris in Bucks County

At a Harris rally in the Philly burbs yesterday, it was an all-Republican cast supporting the Vice President.

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News

Philly Today: Donald Trump Should Probably Just Stay Out of Pennsylvania at This Point

His Commonwealth luck may have officially run out.

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Guides

Real Haunted Houses in Philly

The ghosts of past residents still live in these houses.

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News

Philly Today: IKEA Boat Burglary Suspects Make for Excellent Video

Plus, either the heat or Donald Trump’s charisma led to fainting at Montco rally.

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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

Philadelphians Have Sex in Public More Than (Almost) Any Other City

And you’ll never guess the city that beat us.

Longform

I’m Sending My Kid to CCD Because I’m Scared of My Mom

I stopped attending church years ago, but I’m sending my kid to catechism class anyway.

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News

Philly Today: Here’s How to Get a Free Tree this Month

Plus, the city gets $17 million for electric school buses.

News

Philly Today: SEPTA’s City Hall Station Is Even Dirtier Than You Think

Plus, Cecily Tynan points out that if Democrats were able to control hurricanes, they’d likely send them to Mar-a-Lago. Solid logic.

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