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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

Amtrak Will Install Cameras in Locomotives

Inward-facing cameras are designed to help find clues in future crashes.

An Orgasm a Day Keeps the Prostate Cancer Away

Results from a fantastic new study.

News

Philly Is Finally Getting Its First Protected Bike Lanes

Streets Commish says they’ll become “the standard” in future years.

News

What’s PAFA’s Future in STEM-Obsessed America?

How a prestigious fine arts school adapts in a country suddenly obsessed with the sciences.

The Media Is Vastly Underestimating SEPTA’s Constituency

In the fight for better transit, numbers matter.

News

Is George Norcross Staking a Claim in Philly Politics?

Plus, the city’s Ethics Board kicks butt again.


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.


Don’t Take Me To a Gay Bar on a Date

There are 2,519 other places in this city where you can wine and dine me.

News

Inky Journos Launch Health Care Petition

Trying to bring public pressure to bear in negotiations with Philadelphia Media Network.

Schools Renew Request for City Money

With election over, City Council can take a less-fraught look at budget issues.

News

Penn State’s Barron Calls for Frat “Early Warning” System

Wants to catch trouble before it blows up.

How to Buy a Shore House Now

Everything you need to know about getting your own beach haven.

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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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What’s Hot on Wildwood Boardwalk T-Shirts, 2015

Dan McQuade’s annual survey of the themes and memes that are in with the sunburned set.

News

How Jim Kenney Did It

Is it time to declare racial math a myth? Not quite.

Hands Off the Please Touch

It’s time for bondholders to back off — and Philly donors to step up.

News

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Tuesday’s primary blew some holes in our assumptions about how politics work in this town.

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