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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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Malala Yousafzai Receives Liberty Medal

Pakistani teen survived Taliban assassination attempt.

News

Comcast Investing in Customer Service?

Lytics tries to identify unsatisfied customers and make them happy again.

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WATCH: Mo’ne Davis Commercial Directed by Spike Lee

She got paid! And will keep her eligibility!

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Daryl Metcalfe’s Bad Religion

Mathis: What would Jesus do? Not what Daryl Metcalfe does.

News

McCaffery Drops Lawsuit Against Inky, Daily News

Papers agree to report that FBI found no wrongdoing in referral fees issue.

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Council Committee Approves Hate Crimes Bill

Legislation proposed after September gay-bashing attack.


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

SEPTA Strike Could Happen on Monday

A strike authorization meeting has been called.

9 Gay Things to Do This Week

Crushes and Mountains, a pre-Halloween mixer at Tavern, Century 21 opens, and more.

News

Tom Corbett Signs Anti-Mumia “Revictimizing” Bill

Will the bill be challenged in the courts?

News

Another Violent Incident at Northeast Philly Pathmark

Shoppers cornered a man at the scene.

News

SRC’s Contract Move Isn’t About Shared Sacrifice — It’s Looting

Helen Gym: A response to SRC Chair Bill Green’s Inquirer op-ed.

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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.


Helen Gym and Bill Green Try to Find Common Ground (or Not) on Education in Philadelphia

He’s chairman of the School Reform Commission. She’s co-founder of Parents United for Public Education. They have very different ideas about how to run the […]

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Federal Judge Rules Against Joey Merlino

The reputed mobster must be sweating bullets.

News

Pocono Schools Closed After Reported Eric Frein Sighting

He’s suspected in killing a state trooper.

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ESPN: Kobe Bryant Has Destroyed the Lakers

L.A. has soured on Lower Merion grad.

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