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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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Infamous Philly “Cult” Church for Sale on eBay

Remember the Seinfeld episode where George hires a carpet cleaning service run by a religious cult? (“They call themselves a cult,” he sniffs, when they […]

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Corbett Has Signed Wayyy More Laws Than Rendell

In a cool new Pennsylvania contest we’ll call “law signing,” Tom Corbett is blowing Eddie Rendell out of the water. In his first legislative session, […]

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Last-Minute (and Cheap!) New Year’s Eve Guide

If watching the ball drop from the warm comfort of your own home just doesn’t cut it for you — and hey, we can all […]

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New York Times Keeps Hammering PA-Based Halfway Houses

For the past year, the New York Times has been raking the muck out of New Jersey’s troubled system of publicly subsidized, privately-run halfway houses, […]

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What Philly Traffic Taught Me in 2012

Fifteen years ago, I began driving from my far-corner-of-Montco home to my job at Philly Mag. For 15 long years, I’ve driven a good stretch […]

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Philadelphia Gun Culture vs. Kansas Gun Culture

Here’s a big problem with the Second Amendment—or, at least, the way we interpret it these days: It presumes that guns are always and everywhere […]


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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New Year’s Day the Most Dangerous of Year for Pedestrians

Public service announcement: According to a study flagged by the Washington Post, more pedestrian deaths occur on New Year’s Day than any other time of […]

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A Philly Beer-Drinker’s 2012 Diary

2012 is the first full year I’ve been using Untappd—the beer app that lets you keep track of what beers you’ve had and where (because […]

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VIDEO: Kanye Announces Kim’s Pregnant in Atlantic City

From Hurricane Sandy, to MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” to the troubled Revel casino, where Kanye performed this weekend, the Shore has become synonymous with disaster. How […]

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A Look at Andy Reid’s Best Eagles Moments

Like most house guests who can’t figure out when to leave, Reid is being tossed out of the house.

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Eagles Fire Andy Reid

But you already knew that. Still, for the sake of appearances, let’s go through the motions. After yesterday’s 42-7 loss to the Giants (who still […]

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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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Condoms for Philly Schools

Curbing new HIV infections

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A Father-Son Conversation

Coming around on gay

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LGBT Firsts in 2012

Tell us your favorite moment

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The Philly Post Is Off for the Holidays

We’re off through December 30th, and will be back with fresh news and opinion columns on December 31st. Until then, happy holidays!  

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