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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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Weekend Roundup

The ultimate LGBT guide

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Philly Is Cheap, If You Live Near SEPTA. Otherwise…

If you told some Philadelphians that this is the most expensive place to live in the country, they’d probably agree. If you told others that […]

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Read Tom Corbett’s Lips: No New Taxes.

While many of his fellow Republicans are abandoning the work of a generation and saying they’ll violate the pledge—long demanded by GOP anti-tax advocate Grover […]

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Panhandler Tells Daily News “Philadelphia Ain’t Sh–”

Having been at this journalism game awhile, we’re pretty sure that the “Where Ya From?” feature in the Daily News is intended—generally—to bring a smile […]

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Derailment Threatens South Jersey Creek with Hazardous Chemicals

A freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed Friday morning into Mantua Creek, which empties into the Delaware River just across from the Philadelphia International Airport. […]

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This Is the Most Depressing Time Ever to Be a Philly Sports Fan

This year in Philadelphia sports has felt like death by a thousand cuts—a slow, inexorable march to a terminal ending. With Monday’s Eagles’ loss at […]


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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Obama’s Philly Visit Sets Stage for Tax Battle with GOP

Yes, the election is over, but it’s going to feel like early November 2012 all over again in Philadelphia today. President Obama is coming to […]

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More Homeless Women on Philly’s Streets?

Most days, as I leave the Philadelphia magazine offices, I see them. One sits perched on JFK Boulevard in front of Walgreens, occasionally muttering at […]

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Philly Thieves Targeted Female Moviegoers at “Chick Flicks”

Love, Actually? Theft, definitely!  Jamie McGowan, 25, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after being convicted of identity fraud in a case involving […]

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Lindsay Lohan Is Having the Worst Week Ever

This was not how this week was supposed to go for Lindsay Lohan. This was to be her comeback. LiLo Version 12.0. Anchored on a […]

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3 Romney Ideas Obama Should Steal

President Obama and Mitt Romney had lunch together on Thursday, and let’s be honest: The whole thing was for show. That’s OK! Some shows are […]

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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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Morning Scoop: Inky Owners Sue Bart Blatstein

Interstate General Media Sues Bart Blatstein. The owners of the Inquirer say they deserve their security deposit back from the time period when they rented […]

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Union-Busting Post Bros. Sue Unhappy Tenant for Slander

Philadelphia’s Landlord Tenant Court is typically a woefully boring place. Landlords sue tenants over back rent. Tenants sue landlords over leaky roofs. And so it […]

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Philly Has Topped 300 Homicides for the Year

There have been 301 murders to date in Philly this year. The most recent victim, Rasheedah Blunt, was shot Tuesday night in her North Philadelphia […]

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City Council to Replace Blight with Gentrification in Point Breeze

Thanks to Bill 120755, eminent domain is alive and well in Philly, with City Council passing the measure through its chambers today. The bill, which […]

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