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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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Mayor Nutter Takes Control of the Community College of Philadelphia

Mayor Nutter is expected to announce on Thursday that he’s basically seizing control of the Community College of Philadelphia. The college’s board of directors is […]

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Reality TV Could Change Life in Collingswood

Some people might call New Jersey Assemblyman Ronald Dancer’s proposed “Snookiville Law” too little too late, but I think of another adage: Dancer does not […]

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Student, Employee Records Posted Online After Group Hacks Penn

Dozens of universities—including Penn—fell victim to an international cyberattack. The universities systems were hacked and student and employee records were posted online. Penn released a […]

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PGMC: Have a Ball

The chorus celebrates this month

VIDEO: Chris Matthews Freaks Out Over Obama’s Debate Performance

Ah, Chris Matthews. The La Salle College High School grad was rather perturbed with Barack Obama over the President’s performance in Wednesday night’s debate. In […]

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Thanks for the Pot, Mom and Dad

The first time my dad caught me smoking pot, I was mortified. A college sophomore at the time, I had just sparked a pipe out […]


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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Blame American Laziness for Bad Customer Service

I am in the process of selling my house in New Jersey, which is a whole other story than the one I am about to […]

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Kids Are Paying People to Babysit Their Cell Phones

The robots are winning, people. Latest proof of our losing battle against the rise of the machines comes in the form of cell phone valets. […]

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Davenport Death Due to Heart Failure

The man behind the drag star

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Ryan Lets it All Hang Out

Mitt’s VP blasts gay marriage

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LGBT History Month Goes to L.A.

More than one million get schooled

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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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Details on Inky’s Staff Shake-up

The latest newsroom upheaval at the Inquirer has put most of the staff in a foul mood, but at least one of those affected appears […]

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Morning Scoop: Philly Teacher Ridicules Student Over Romney/Ryan Shirt

Big Bird and Body Language Steer Debate Reaction. The soundbite everybody’s talking about from the first presidential debate came when Mitt Romney mentioned his fondness […]

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Running With Breasts: Female Joggers Fight Sexual Harassment

“Are your boobs real?” a middle-aged man dressed in scrubs yelled at me as I ran past Hannehman University Hospital on Monday night. My cheeks […]

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Why Philly Will Never Be a Start-up Hub

Last weekend was Startup Weekend in Philly, and no offense to the great companies who competed (and to voxx.io, the winner of the competition), but […]

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