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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)
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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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Ann Coulter Tells Philly Audience That Mitt Romney Is “Intellectual Ward Cleaver”

In the wake of Monday night’s foreign policy debate, conservative commentator and provocateur Ann Coulter revealed just how ignorant she is (not that it took […]

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It’s Officially Time to Start Freaking Out Over Hurricane Sandy. Unless it’s not.

Oh, sure, we told you already that Hurricane Sandy appears to be weakening as it bears down on Philadelphia, but why would you listen to […]

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Lincoln University’s Maurice Bertrand Returns to Football After Shooting, Recovery

Lincoln University football player Maurice Bertrand will take the field for his school this weekend—more than a year after he was wounded in a shooting […]

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Florida Now Perfect, Has Both Beaches and Many Wawa Stores

Sometimes Wawa feels like that indie band you knew before it achieved great success. You’re happy to see it sell a few more albums, but […]

When Does Government Spending Grow Jobs? When It’s Defense Spending!

This might be good news for President Obama in his effort to secure re-election: The Commerce Department reported Friday morning that the economy grew at […]

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Coming Soon: Pay-What-You-Will for Concert Tickets?

I’m not sure if it’s a sign of our economic troubles, an indicator of the state of the concert and music industries, or commentary on […]


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.


PA High School Student Says Grinding Ban Dangerously Pens Up Sexual Frustration

Somewhere, an aging Kevin Bacon is getting ready for his closeup. We’d already told you about plans at Mt. Lebanon High School—way out in Western […]

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Inky Series Said to Cause Prison Overcrowding

Phawker writer Jeff Deeney reports on conditions at Philadelphia’s House of Corrections, a jail built to hold a maximum capacity of 1,200 prisoners. On a […]

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Corbett’s “Austerity” Includes $10,000 Raises

Gov. Tom Corbett has a chance right now. Usually he doesn’t really even pretend to care about the little guy. He’s a serial stroker of […]

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Philly’s Loren Brichter Hits iPhone Game Jackpot With Letterpress

Forget Words With Friends. Everybody knows that the hot word game for the iPhone is Letterpress—which, yes, was released only two days ago but has […]

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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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How Facebook Changed the Way We Vote for the President

One of my more vivid memories from my childhood is stepping into the voting booth with my mom in 1988. I was in elementary school […]

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NFL Players Say Fumble-Prone Michael Vick is Overrated

It will probably come as a surprise to Philadelphia Eagles fans to hear that quarterback Michael Vick is overrated. After all, they’ve spent this season […]

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9 Possible Surprise Endings for Twilight (With Pictures)

The Internet has been abuzz about the new ending for the final Twilight movie—Breaking Dawn, Part 2—being released on November 16th. Producers and author Stephenie […]

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Mike and Marga Make Queer Comedy

A new show at Painted Bride

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