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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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New Anti-Bullying Bill Introduced

Rep. Sims is Rallying Support in Harrisburg.

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Man Sinks Halfcourt Shot to Win Chevy; Chevy Says Foot Was On the Line

Did this lucky, lucky man cross the line (literally)? At a college basketball game in Connecticut, John Queenan hit a halfcourt shot to win a […]

Penn’s Coaches’ LGBTQ Issues

Some admit having trouble with the topic.

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A Cool Graphic on Philly Finances (City Spent $280 on Hoagies!)

In the race for the least glamorous of Philly’s high-level municipal posts, things are getting pretty web-savvy. First, embittered ex-city auditor Rafael “Ralph” Kaplan launched […]

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UVA Lacrosse Murderer Wants New Trial

George Huguely, the University of Virginia lacrosse player who was sentenced to 23 years in prison in August for beating his girlfriend Yeardley Love to […]

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Uber-Gerrymandering PA Senator Gets the Colbert Treatment

If you’re a state senator profiled on the Colbert report, you know you’ve gone rogue. Well, Republican State Senator Dominic Pileggi, the guy who wants […]


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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Infographic: What a Philadelphia Geek (and Geek-ette) Looks Like

The winter of Temple Alumni Magazine introduced us to the archetypal Philadelphia tech geek. All that was missing, Technically Philly wrote, was a beard and […]

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The Inky Should Consider Hiring Awful Columnists

Last weekend saw the publication of one of the worst story leads in the history of newspaper journalism. In a column for the Toronto Star, […]

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Tonight: Shara Strand at iCandy

The pop diva makes her Philly debut.

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Breaking: Broad Street Run Lottery Details Announced

Start your engines. The dates to enter the controversial lottery that will determine whether or not you can participate in the Broad Street Run have […]

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It Has Begun. Te’o Admits He Lied.

In an interview slated to air on Katie Couric’s syndicated talk show tomorrow (wherever that airs), and excerpted on Good Morning America today, Te’o told […]

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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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Charter School Founder in Even Bigger Trouble Than We Thought

The five criminal charges the U.S. Attorney’s Office has filed against “charter school mogul” Dorothy June Brown, will go nicely with the 62 federal charges […]

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These 5 YouTube Clips Prove Joe Biden Can’t Be President

It was a memorable moment at the inauguration when a familiar face said from the stage, “I am proud to be the President of the […]

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Watch Live: At Last, Hillary Clinton Gets Flayed By Senate About Benghazi

In what will be one of her last public duties as Secretary of State (John Kerry’s confirmation hearing is tomorrow), Hillary will sit front of […]

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Top 8 Andrew Bynum Hairstyles of the Sixers Season

The list of problems with the Sixers this year is about as long as James Naismith’s original 13 rules of basketball. No defense inside. Spotty […]

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