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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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Today’s Jobs Numbers Don’t Help President Obama’s Re-election Chances

There’s not much good news for President Obama in today’s report on America’s jobs situation—incumbent presidents don’t usually fare well when the economy is suffering. […]

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Do You Want Jim Gardner or Boobs?

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Kacie McDonnell, perhaps you’ve seen her ads for Fiat of Maple Shade on television. She’s the curvy […]

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Weekend Roundup

LGBT guide to the city and beyond

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Morning Scoop: Watch Mayor Nutter’s DNC Speech

How Did Barack Obama Do? Closing out the Democratic National Convention last night, the President asked the American people to vote for him one more […]

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The Truth About LGBT Union Rights

Are they threatened?

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Melissa Etheridge: I’m for Gay Divorce!

Getting down to the marriage business


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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Fall TV Guide

For many, the idea of adding another series to our DVR program list is exhausting. (Hell, I still have 12 Grimms, 10 Fringe, a season […]

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Life’s a TRIP

Wanted: gay black men

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Michael Nutter Talked About Schools at the DNC?!

Five minutes. Michael Nutter had five minutes in the national spotlight, five minutes to make the case for Barack Obama’s re-election—and five minutes, incidentally, to […]

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Craig LaBan Named Best Restaurant Critic by Association of Food Journalists

Today, the Association of Food Journalists named the Inquirer‘s Craig LaBan the Best Restaurant Critic in all the land. The prize? A cool $300 and […]

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Another Philly Cop Saddled With Drug Charges

Some Philly cops are continuing to behave badly. Philadelphia Police Officer Andre Lamont Daniels, 41, has been charged with forging a doctor’s name for 14 […]

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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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Cumberland Couples Charged In Bear Paw, Gall Bladder Smuggling Scheme

Two Cumberland County couples have been accused of smuggling bear gall bladders and paws through their area nail salons in an attempt to process the […]

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Arlen Specter is Fighting Cancer, Still Teaching at Penn, Is Basically Unstoppable

At 82, you’d figure that former senator and adjunct professor Arlen Specter might want to slow down, especially given that he is currently saddled with […]

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Celeb Scoop: Bradley Cooper Talks About His Past Drug Addiction

Bradley Cooper Talks About His Battle With Drug Addiction. Jenkintown’s favorite son recently opened up to the Hollywood Reporter about his past drug abuse issues, […]

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Times Profiles Philly Fashion Bloggers

Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez are evidently making enough noise with their fashion blog, TomandLorenzo.com, to get the attention of the likes of the New […]

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