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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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4 Reasons to Read the Inquirer Again

To my editor at the Philly Post:  Brace yourself. I’m about to praise the Philadelphia Inquirer. Yes, the Inquirer. Because a funny thing has been […]

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Losing, Scandal Take Toll on Phillies, Penn State

Apparently all that “not winning” is keeping the Phillies from filling up Citizens Bank Park the way they used to when they were … winning. […]

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Will Taxing Plastic Bags Save The Environment?

State Sen. Daylin Leach has introduced legislation that would charge a two-cent tax on every plastic bag distributed by grocery stores and other retail establishments. […]

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James Dennis Murder Conviction Overturned After 21 Years; Read the Judge’s Ruling Here

6ABC reports: A federal judge has overturned the conviction of a man who’s been on death row for the past 21 years, finding that his […]

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Paesano’s Location in Woody’s Closes

That didn’t last long.

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Video: City Sanitation Worker Caught Peeing in Public

A woman in South Philly caught this sanitation worker pissing away in an alley outside her home. Here is the footage you’re dying to see. […]


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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Report: Allen Iverson’s Official Retirement Imminent

Ever since his mozzarella stick-heavy trip to Turkey, it’s kind of a foregone conclusion that Allen Iverson’s NBA days are over. But he hasn’t officially […]

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Meet Christie’s Controversial New Camden Schools Chief

“The government fired my father and placed him on a do-not-hire list. We came home one day, all of our possessions were taken — pictures […]

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WATCH: 11-Year Old Gets Deodorant to Play “Rocky” Theme

But the question remains: Why is this small boy already using Old Spice? h/t Gizmodo  

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“Snakey” the Snake Found in Swarthmore. Now Please Kill It.

“Snakey” the 7-foot-long Boa Constrictor that escaped his home in Swarthmore nine days ago has been found. Very near to his home in Swarthmore. What […]

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Must-Dos On a Long Fall Weekend in Boston

An ideal urban leaf-peeping destination.

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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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PHOTO: Giant Corn Maze of Chris Christie’s Face

The corn maze (maize?) at Stony Hill Farms in Chester, NJ: Chris Christie and challenger Barbara Buono, who looks strangely pleased to be next to […]

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Super Serious Academic Study: Cowboys Fans Way Better than Eagles Fans

As rankings about non-quantifiable things go, this one is pretty good. Mike Lewis & Manish Tripathi, professors at Emory, and fans of the Steelers and […]

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Segways to Keep Terrorizing the Sidewalks of Philadelphia

While bikes are ghettoized in their bike lanes, everyone’s least favorite two-wheeled monsters have permission to roam free among the pedestrians, the city has declared. […]

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Philly Needs an Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

It’s no secret that, for all its cinematic traditions, from The Philadelphia Story to Rocky to Bradley Cooper jogging while wearing a garbage bag, Philadelphia […]

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