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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

Man Robs Center City 7-Eleven Using Pepper Spray

His take? Ten packs of smokes.

Op-Ed: Pope Visit a Huge Opportunity for Philly

Let’s not blow it.

Nothing Good Can Come Out of a Caitlyn Jenner Halloween Costume

Why on earth would Spirit Halloween think this is a good idea?

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SEPTA Is Trying to Become More Bike Friendly

More bike parking coming to regional rail stops, and more space on Market-Frankford cars too.

News

Biden Pondering Presidential Run

Scranton native, former U.S. senator considers challenge to Hillary Clinton.

The Archbishop

Pope Francis has unleashed a Vatican Spring. Does Charles Chaput have other ideas?


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

Eight Great College Football Games to See (in Person) This Fall

Hurry, before the haters turn off the lights for good.

News

Department of Shore Awesomeness

Weymouth: I really wanted to keep Brigantine as my secret day-trip haven. Then I discovered the beach bar.

The “Joys” of Womanhood

If gender is all about how you feel on the inside, why is Caitlyn Jenner wearing that bustier?

News

Best Thing: Diner en Damp

Hingston: Nothing worse than a moist baguette, is there, dahling?

News

Kane on Report of Williams Probe: Don’t Look at Me

Kathleen Kane says she has nothing to do with an Inquirer article about an investigation into Seth Williams’ campaign spending.

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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

Chase Utley Fifth Best Modern Phillie

Missanelli: Who cares if he’s not one of the game’s all-time greats?

News

Why So Many Penn Staters on Ashley Madison?

Hingston: Maybe it’s not such a Happy Valley after all.

PHOTOS: The LGBT Community Rocked Out Diner en Blanc

Gays and a white party. Do we need to say more?

News

Civil Rights Lion Julian Bond Was Bucks County Cub

Fierce fighter for Black and LGBT rights graduated from the George School.

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