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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)
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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Punxsutawney Phil Evades Criminal Charges

Well, that’s a relief. AP reports that the Ohio prosecutor who (playfully) filed a fraud charge against Punxsutawney Phil for predicting an early spring on Feb. […]

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$500K Jewelry Heist Strikes Villanova Home

Lower Merion Police say nearly $500,000 of jewelry and bags were stolen from a Villanova home last week. “Among the items taken were two Hermes […]

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Prop 8 Recap

What happened in the courtroom.

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Police Release Video Of Convenience Store Robbery

Philly Police describe the scene above: On March 21, 2013, at 10:44am, an unknown male entered the Good & Plenty mini Market located at 1201 […]

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New Jersey Residents Think Presidential Candidate Chris Christie Would Make A Better Governor

AP reports that the latest survey from Quinnipiac University Polling Institute shows that N.J. Gov. Chris Christie has really high approval ratings from the state’s voters—better […]

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If Philly Had More Trees, There Would Be Less Crime

A new study from Temple University suggests Philadelphia’s crime rate might be lowered if only somebody could be bothered to plant a few more bushes […]


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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Controversy in Corning

Porn star Conner Habib told to stay away.

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WATCH: Philly Sports Fans Need An Angel

The Cheesesteak, an up-and-coming comedy site here in Philadelphia, offers this bit of genius: This is what happens when all four of your major pro […]

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Phillies’ AAA Team Offers Urine-Powered Video Gaming

Via Yahoo, here is an announcement from the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, alerting the world to their new “urinal gaming system”: (Allentown, PA) – Coca-Cola Park […]

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Young Republicans: Marriage Is Just for People-Breeding

Today, the Supreme Court began hearing arguments in back-to-back cases challenging California’s Prop 8 and the federal Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA. I support […]

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PHOTOS: Inside Lew Katz’s Son’s $1.5 Million Palm Beach Wedding

The New York Times’ dry notation about Drew Katz’s (son of Inquirer owner Lew Katz) wedding, held at the Breakers in Palm Beach, definitely did not include […]

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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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The Following Recap: Couples Night!

It was couples night on The Following, as a number of duos were introduced, pulled together, or ripped apart—and in one case, set us up for […]

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Philly Catholics March Against Gay Marriage

Members of the Philadelphia Archdiocese loaded up five buses this morning, heading to the U.S. Supreme Court to protest gay marriage—the topic of case hearings […]

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Police Worried About Old City Party Buses

The Inquirer reports that Police Capt. Brian Korn wants to put some Old City party bus freaks on a leash, saying the alcohol-fueled bus rides […]

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Today’s Prop 8 Case

Ways to be a part of the action.

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