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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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Pope Benedict: George Washington or Pete Best?

I have been Catholic all my life. I went to Saint Philomena and then Monsignor Bonner High School, for a total of eight years of […]

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Wrestling Dropped From Olympics, Ending Games’ Tradition of Sweaty Homoeroticism

AP: “IOC leaders dropped wrestling from the Olympic program on Tuesday, a surprise decision that removes one of the oldest Olympic sports from the 2020 […]

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North Korea Tests Nuclear Weapon, Probably Hastening Mankind’s Inevitable Demise

NBC News: “North Korea declared Tuesday that it had carried out a test of a nuclear bomb after the detonation was detected by the U.S. […]

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How Many More Inky Journalists Can Jump on the WHYY Lifeboat?

For Inquirer exiles, all roads lead to WHYY. “I’m vividly aware of that impression being formed,” says Chris Satullo, vice president of news and civic […]

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Today’s Roundup of Jerry Sandusky-Joe Paterno News

Maybe we can get most of the day’s Jerry Sandusky-Joe Paterno news out of the way in one fell swoop today. Probably not: This is […]

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William Penn Foundation Suspends Grants to City Agencies

The William Penn Foundation, the powerful grant-making foundation, has suspended new grants to city agencies while it faces a complaint before the Philadelphia Board of […]


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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V-Day Gift Guide: What Not to Buy

In our stuff-obsessed society, people talk a lot about the stress of gift giving for Christmas and birthdays. But coupled-up dudes know that the riskiest […]

Remembering Whitney Houston

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year.

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Rufus Wainwright to Stage “Judy Garland” at Kimmel Center [Updated]

In 2011, the inaugural edition of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) made a big splash in and around the Kimmel Center, with […]

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Tonight: Hot Mesh at Tavern

Plus: Grammy Karaoke and more!

Best in Black LGBTQ Cinema

16 films to add to your Netflix queue.

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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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What Sue Paterno Said to Katie Couric

In a firm but gentle interview today on ABC, Katie Couric interviewed Sue Paterno and her children, Diana, Mary Kay, and Jay, both in studio, […]

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A.C. Casinos See Big Drop From a Year Ago

The very words “Atlantic City” are becoming a regular harbinger of bad news. It seems that every time one reads about A.C., it’s to learn […]

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Is Ryan Howard’s Contract the Third-Worst in Baseball?

Here’s a dash of pessimism to splash in your Pitchers-and-Catchers late winter optimism. Grantland’s Jonah Keri has ranked the very worst contracts in baseball. This […]

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National Labor Head Calls Nutter a “Turncoat” in Closed-Door Meeting

This is sure to help contract negotiations. A source leaked to the Huffington Post that national AFSCME President Lee Saunders slammed Michael Nutter (along with […]

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