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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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Sandusky’s Lawyer Buys Booze for Students, Says “Coeds Appreciated”

Karl Rominger, the man not named Joe Amendola who is representing Jerry Sandusky, was at Zeno’s, a hipster beer bar in State College on Monday […]

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Sandusky Sentenced to 30-60 Years

On Tuesday, a judge sentenced former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky to 30-60 years in prison. Sandusky had previously been convicted on dozens of […]

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Do You Care How Philly Mag Ranks Your Alma Mater?

As soon as I saw the Philadelphia magazine issue with area high-school rankings on its cover, I got an urgent feeling inside, like I had […]

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Young, Gay – and Amish

One man tells his story

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Is it Finally Time to End Affirmative Action?

Tomorrow the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in a case that will put to the test decades-old admissions policies favoring minorities at […]

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Review: Last Night’s Barbra Streisand Show

Last night, Barbra Streisand took to the stage at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia to kick off her short Back to Brooklyn tour, which moves […]


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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Get Candy Crowley a Giant Gong and a Shirtless Bodybuilder

With Obama-Romney II exactly one week away, it is time to address the most frustrating aspect of presidential debates: gutless moderators. I like Jim Lehrer. […]

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Morning Scoop: Sandusky Cries Conspiracy With Jailhouse Statement

Sandusky Reads Jailhouse Statement. The night before his sentencing, Jerry Sandusky read a statement from prison alleging that the entire ordeal is a conspiracy and […]

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You Could Own Dorothy’s Dress

It’s on the auction block

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What’s It Really Like Being Openly LGBT at School?

The facts from GLSEN

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VIDEO: The Best Moments of the 2012 Phils Season

Hamels goes yard. Chase Utley’s comeback blast. Jimmy’s round-tripper. Howard’s 300th. Polly’s 2,000th. Ruf’s first. JIM THOME! Scoop plays, walk-offs, basket catches, sliding grabs, collisions […]

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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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Bob & Barbara’s Ditches Modern Technology and Journey With New (Old) Jukebox

We have long believed that TouchTunes jukeboxes are ruining bars with their all-digital, play-anything, Internet-connectedness. And nowhere was our heart more broken by an otherwise […]

Tuesday Is Your Last Chance to Register to Vote

Tuesday, October 9th is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming November election. If you haven’t registered, you can traipse down to your […]

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Will Stu Bykofsky Cash Out of the Daily News for a Measly $25,000?

Less than a week after learning that several Inquirer reporters of a certain age had been reassigned to other geographic areas, with full-time theater critic […]

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VIDEO: Wayne Simmonds Beats the Crap Out of Someone in Germany

It’s October 8th and there’s no hockey in sight. So, we’re happy to update you on the goings-on of your Orange and Black Knights as […]

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