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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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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)
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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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Fetus Found in Bethlehem Pub

NBC 10 reports: Authorities were called to the scene after a fetus was found inside a pub bathroom. The fetus was found in a restroom […]

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Philly ‘Chopped’ Chef Starts New Lesbian Party After Sisters Closes

Because a girl needs options.

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WATCH: Philly Is Ugly

A couple of weeks ago, we brought you the trailer for Philly Is Ugly, Philadelphia photographer Nathaniel Dodson’s time-lapse film of the local cityscape. Well, now […]

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School Crisis: Not Just a Problem for Parents

In Sunday’s Inquirer, Brian Hackford, a 41-year-old Philly father of three says that he is divorcing the city, citing irreconcilable differences over public education. Hackford, […]

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Chris Christie Roundup: Guns, Pot Brownies, and Gay Conversion Therapy

Friday evening was big for Chris Christie. (More on the significance of Friday below.) Four bills, four vetoes, and some brazen political calculation. Guns Christie […]

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Briefs Due in MontCo Gay Marriage Case

CBS Philly reports: Today is the deadline for Montgomery county’s Register of Wills to file written legal arguments defending his decision to issue marriage licenses to […]


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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With Guns Unaccounted For, Ramsey Cracks Down

The Daily News reports Commissioner Charles Ramsey has replaced the head of the police department’s firearms training unit, after an audit showing a gun missing […]

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New Jersey Bans Gay Conversion Therapy For Minors

It’s the right thing to do.

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MONDAY KICKSTARTER: Marriage Equality Becomes Law in New Zealand Today, ‘Breaking Bad’ Re-Imagined As a Gay Romantic Comedy and More

The weekend’s LGBT headlines.

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Philly Rowing Royalty, John B. Kelly III, Remembers a Titan of the Sport

In September 1978, when John B. Kelly III exited the building where he had registered for classes before his freshman year at Harvard, he found […]

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Lee Daniels’ The Butler Takes First at Box Office

USA Today: Despite a clutch of new films in theaters this weekend, Lee Daniels’ The Butler topped them all, serving up $25 million, according to studio […]

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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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Are Families Fleeing Philadelphia and Its Schools?

That’s what the Inky says, sort of: There is no way to know how many parents have lost faith in the city’s ability to adequately […]

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Penn State Settles With Sandusky Victim

ABC News: Attorney Tom Kline said Saturday that a 25-year-old suburban Philadelphia man known as “Victim 5” in court filings had completed the agreement with […]

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Ryne Sandberg Won’t Go Winless as Phillies Manager

The Associated Press reports: Ryne Sandberg’s first win as a major league manager came with some help from the opposition. Carlos Ruiz had four hits […]

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America’s Big Fat Drug Problem

It’s not who’s taking them. It’s who’s deciding who should.

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