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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)
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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Juan Castillo Is Saving the Eagles

The talk over the next seven days will no doubt center on comebacks and turnovers and lousy refereeing and parallels to the quick-starting 2004 Super […]

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Nudity and Feminism at Philly Live Arts

As this final week of the Philly Fringe/Live Arts Festival kicks off, let’s all take a moment to appreciate the scope of this yearly miracle: […]

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Why Are Celebrity Baby Names So Bad?

So word came down last week that Nick Lachey (you know—he was in one of those boy bands and then got married to and divorced […]

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Morning Scoop: Poll Shows President Obama’s Massive Lead in Philly, ‘Burbs

Poll: Obama Up Big in PA, NJ. A recent Inquirer poll shows that President Obama holds a 14-point lead over Mitt Romney in Jersey to […]

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Mitt Romney is Right: Obama Isn’t Defending American Values

Mitt Romney was right, sort of, and it’s infuriating. But Barack Obama really did do a lousy job last week sticking up for American values–at […]

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Joshua Scott Albert Says He’s Turning Himself In

Joshua Scott Albert, the blogger behind Staphmeal, tells the Philly Post that he is planning on turning himself in to the Philadelphia Police Department 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.


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Judge Orders Hearing for Philly Man Set for Execution in October

Terrance Williams is sentenced to be executed on October 3rd. When he was just 18, Williams killed Amos Norwood with a tire iron. He was […]

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Jersey House Completely Destroyed by Explosion

An apparent explosion in Gloucester County has completely destroyed a home in Westville, New Jersey. The explosion occurred around 1 p.m. Friday afternoon. Police believe […]

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Cheers! Free Yuengling for Everyone

On September 28th at 6:30 p.m., nearly 250 bars and restaurants will give patrons a free pint of Yuengling as a thank you from the […]

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Celeb Scoop: Royal Family Sues Over Topless Photos of Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton’s Topless Scandal. The Royal Family is suing French magazine Closer for publishing topless photos of Kate Middleton. [TMZ] Bam Margera’s Nighttime Visitor. A […]

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Naked Woman Breaks Into Bam Margera’s House, Masturbates

Jackass star Bam Margera called police after a woman allegedly broke into his house while he was sleeping and woke him up by kissing him. […]

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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.


PHOTO: Philly Artist Endorses Obama With “Underwear Bomb”

A Philadelphia paper cutout artist has given President Obama his “official” endorsement via some street art in the Gayborhood. Joe Burochow is the guy responsible […]

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High Demand Forces Apple to Stop Taking iPhone 5 Orders

Hope you got your iPhone 5 order in because Apple has stopped accepting orders. At midnight Pacific time on Friday, Apple began taking orders for […]

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Penn State World Campus Student One of Four Killed During Protests in Libya

Sean Smith, an information management specialist with the U.S. Foreign Service, was taking online classes in information, sciences and technology through the Penn State World […]

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Protests Spread in Middle East, Fires Set at U.S. Embassy in Tunis

Protests over an anti-Islam film continued on Friday as Tunisians climbed a wall at the U.S. Embassy there and set fires to trees inside the […]

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