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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

Philly Man Building Actual Batman Batsuit

“It’s important to stress that this is not a costume,” he insists.

News

LISTEN: Delvin Barnes Appears in Philadelphia Courtroom

The man accused of kidnapping Carlesha Freeland-Gaither will have a bail hearing Friday.

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Stockton College to Buy Former Showboat Casino

It plans a branch campus there.

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Chester’s Dominic Pileggi Ousted as Pa. Senate Leader

The GOP caucus moves right.

News

WATCH: SRC Member Tells Kids They’re ‘In Failing Schools’

She’d previously denied it.

News

Eric Frein Look-Alike to Get Car

Crowdfunding campaign raised nearly $25,000.


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.


Being Non-gender and Homeless

A Philly non-gender youth shares his experience on We Are The Youth.

News

Fumo in Inquirer: Don’t Give Money to Homeless

Ex-pol, ex-con resurfaces in newspaper.

News

Almost Nobody Believes Comcast on Net Neutrality. Why?

Skepticism over loyalty to the “Open Internet.”

Philly Earns Perfect Score for LGBT-Friendliness

Says an annual report from the HRC.

News

Man Who Drove Corvette into River: “What’s the Charge?”

John Kramer is wanted by police.

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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

WATCH: Man Robs Grad Ho Pizza Shop, Stumbles Out Door

Police are asking for your help.

News

Father of Lakers’ Ellington Killed in Germantown

Police say they do not yet have a motive.

News

District Overwhelmed by Charter School Applications

Asking universities for help reviewing submissions.

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Sixers Plan a Big Splash in Camden

Giant signs, helipad sought for new practice facility.

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