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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

Police Investigating Beer Bottle Thrown at Ryan Howard

It happened during Saturday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

“This Was No Accident”

Seven people dead. Fourteen injured. Families crying for justice. Thanks to a broken city agency, it could all happen again.

The New York Times Disses Philly: A History

We rate the sneers, jeers and righteous pontification for aggression and, well, accuracy.

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Best Thing: The School District Got Two New Holidays

Hingston: Kids and teachers will have Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha off.

News

Lemonade Stand: What Beyoncé Will Be Bringing to the Linc

Johnson: What to expect when the world’s biggest pop star takes the pulpit in South Philly.

LGBTQ&A: Timaree Schmit

The sex scholar chats with us about her passions and what to expect from “Honeygasm.”


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

Fatal Hit and Runs Up 55 Percent This Year.

There have been 17 in Philly this year as of Thursday the Inquirer reports.

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Is Philly Really the Angriest City in America?

Weymouth: In the spirit of brotherly love, I’d like to suggest a follow up piece for Thrillist.

News

Controversial NYC Playwright Bringing “The Trump Card” to Philly

Paging Donald Trump’s lawyers.

News

Kenney Welcomes International Cycling Classic

Kelly Drive will be closed for the annual bike race on Sunday.

News

Did Katie McGinty Lie?

Turns out she wasn’t really the first in her family to attend college.

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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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News

An Axe-Throwing Club Is Coming to Kensington

We take a first look.

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Rep. John Lewis to Receive Liberty Medal

He helped lead the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, on “Bloody Sunday” in 1965.

News

Woman Sentenced for Theft of $650K Worth of Photog’s Prints

Some included National Geographic’s iconic Afghan Girl.

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Dissecting the Noel for Teague Rumor

Would Nerlens Noel for Jeff Teague be a good trade for the 76ers?

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