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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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Buy This: Gay Inauguration Tee

Wear Obama’s gay shoutout with pride.

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David Headley, Former Philadelphian, Gets 35 Years in Mumbai Terror Attacks

Guess he won’t be grabbing a drink at the Khyber Pass Pub for awhile: David Headley, whose mother once owned the Philly club, on Thursday […]

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Steve Carrell Won’t Join The Office Finale. That’s What She Said.

When The Office ends its run this spring, there will be a precious dearth of Pennsylvania-based comedies on the air. (OK, It’s Always Sunny, but […]

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Protests Force Postponement of Harrisburg Gun Show

A casualty of the post-Sandy Hook culture war: The Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show, planned to start Feb. 2 in Harrisburg, has been delayed in […]

Meet G Philly’s Newest Models

Photos from our Fashion Issue shoot.

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Suit: Sandusky Used Joe Paterno’s Famous White Socks to Buy Victim’s Silence

The newest lawsuit emerging from the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal at Penn State contains a fresh allegation that seems designed to renew all the […]


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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Document Release Reveals Details of Philadelphia Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal

Perhaps more so than anyone else, defrocked priest Edward Avery has been at the heart of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s child sex abuse scandal. In […]

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Shock: SEPTA Shows Concern for Passengers

If you ride the Market-Frankford El to and from work, you’ve probably noticed that SEPTA has canceled all of its express trains this week “due […]

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Why Do I Feel Compelled to Defend Beyonce?

I’d like to point out that Beyonce was singing the NATIONAL ANTHEM for ONE MILLION PEOPLE, OUTSIDE, with probably more uncontrollable factors than any of […]

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UPDATE: Confession, Charges in Center City Slaying

MORE ON THE PHILLY POST ABOUT THIS CASE: Looks Like Exterminator Charged With Center City Murder Got Good Reviews on Angie’s List How Could Shocking […]

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Delaware Responds To Flu By Daring Jenny McCarthy To Create Controversy

In the face of a flu vaccine shortage, the state of Delaware is temporarily lifting its ban on vaccines containing thimerosal, the “controversial” ingredient that […]

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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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Video: PA Reps on PASS

Brian Sims and Dan Frankel say “Stop Bullying!”

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Forbes: 76ers’ Franchise Value Slipping

Pity poor Doug Collins, the 76ers coach who seems to have wrung every last drop of talent out of his team in recent years, only […]

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Would You Like To Be As Well-Rested As a Philadelphia Flyer?

Given their stumbling start to this truncated NHL season, some fans might argue the Philadelphia Flyers are a bit too rested these days. Guys wake […]

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Penn State Linebacker Sends Handwritten Note to Every NFL GM

This is kind of an old-fashioned way of winning a job, one you might not expect to work in the NFL, but maybe that’s what […]

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