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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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More People Are Riding Their Bikes to Work in Philly

A new study from the Center City District indicates that there are more people are biking to work than there were two years ago. The […]

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Hurricane Sandy Could Hammer the East Coast

Weather reports indicate that there’s a chance that hurricane Sandy might trash the East Coast. As Sandy approaches Jamaica, projections suggest that folks in the […]

Mitt Romney Gets Spray Tans

The American people were treated to one hell of an October surprise today when a “knowledgeable source” confirmed that GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney gets […]

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PA High School Bans Grinding at Dances

Pennsylvania’s Mt. Lebanon High School has issued a ban on grinding (if you have to ask, you can’t afford it, but our Laurence Roy Stains […]

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Celeb Scoop: Bradley Cooper Thinks Richard Gere Is the Sexiest Man Alive

Tom Hanks Is Killing It. Last week he dropped an F-bomb on network television. This week, he performed slam poetry about the ’90s sitcom Full […]

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Center City Waffle Joint Goes Out of Business With Customers There

Bonte on 17th Street is closed. We’re aware of this because Philly Post contributor Joel Mathis was there when the manager came out to tell […]


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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Absentee Ballots Missing Marriage Question

Maryland faces voting woes

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More Cheating Issues in Philly Schools?

Experts are scratching their heads at the Philadelphia School District’s response to allegations that adults and students cheated on standardized tests. The head of the […]

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Romney Will Turn Back LGBT Rights

Social issues are economic ones

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PSU Professor, Nobel Prize Winner Sues Magazine Over Jerry Sandusky Comparison

Michael Mann—a Penn State climate professor and Nobel Peace Prize winner—has filed a lawsuit against the National Review and the Competitive Enterprise Institute for comparing […]

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PHOTO: Frank Rizzo Statue in Pink Bra and Matching Panties

Ishknits—the yarn bomber that has a penchant for leaving Philly’s streets a little more colorful than she finds them—recently took the time to knit a […]

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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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Watch: Xelle’s Queen

A dance anthem for drag stars

City and Schools Strike Deal to Preserve Winter Activities, Save $1.8 Million

Kids at Philadelphia’s public schools will be able to use gyms and participate in extra-curricular activities thanks to a new deal between the City of […]

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Gas Prices Expected to Drop by Holidays

We’re pretty sure you’re sick of getting mugged by gas pumps every time you need to fill up the tank. Things aren’t great, but they’re […]

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Cloud Atlas Director Talks Gender

Lana Wachowski breaks her silence

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