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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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You Go, Batgirl

DC comics reveals first trans character.

News

WATCH: Shocking Kermit Gosnell Documentary

As the gruesome trial of abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell plays out in a Philadelphia courtroom, a documentary about the case is making the rounds on […]

News

Winklevoss Twins Now Investing in Play Money

The Winklevoss twins are back! (You may know them as Tyler and Cameron. Or just the Winklevii.) And this time they’re not just peddling some […]

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Not So Fast With Your Dreams of Cheap Wine, Philly

Tom Corbett and the Republican-controlled PA House are either very smart, or very dumb. As they push their liquor privatization bill through Harrisburg, they are […]

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Gay Wedding Bells in Delaware?

It’s only a matter of time.

News

Will Pittsburgh Get Bike Share Before Philly?

Steeltown’s been angling for a bike share program since 2011, when Mayor Luke Ravenstahl got inspired, zooming around a bi-ped in Minneapolis. Last month, Pittsburgh […]


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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Penn State Making Wayyy Less Money Since Sandusky Scandal

For the first time in the post-Paterno-era, Penn State has released an annual revenue report. And the news could have been better. In the year […]

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Wharton Grad Wants to Let You Charge Your iPhone Everywhere in Philly

If one Wharton grad’s start-up takes off, your late-night bootycalls may never again be ruined by a dying phone battery. Douglas Baldasare, through his start-up […]

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A Columbine Anniversary Threat Was Scrawled in a Bathroom at Temple

The FBI and the Philadelphia Police have been alerted to a threatening message written in a bathroom stall of an academic building at Temple. Here’s […]

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Anthony Weiner Knows What Voters Need After a Sex Scandal

Wednesday, the New York Times Magazine did a favor to the headline writers guild, breaking the news that former Congressman Anthony Weiner is seriously considering […]

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Here’s What Happened at Day One of the Casino Hearings

Yesterday, during the first day of public hearings over Philadelphia’s second gaming license each of the six applicants appeared to have brought along their own […]

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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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Booted from the Band

Christian rock group boots an ally.

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City Keeps On Screwing Things Up for Hero Who Found Abducted Girl

Nelson Mandela Myers, the man who found a five-year-old West Philadelphia girl abducted earlier this year, will finally receive his $10,000 reward today, after several […]

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3 Cool Ways We’ll Communicate in the Future

Ever since Alexander Graham Bell shouted “Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you!” into his telephone back in 1876, it seems like mankind […]

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Inky, DN Unveil New Websites. What Will Change for Readers?

Well, here it is: Our first glimpse at the future of the Inquirer and the Daily News. Philadelphians have been told for months that after […]

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