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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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8 Movies Republicans Should Watch to Learn About Abortion

It’s been a helluva a year for women in America. The Catholic Church hates us. Anne-Marie Slaughter told us we couldn’t have it all. A […]

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What Business Owners Can Learn From Madonna

Madonna was late for her concert at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center Tuesday night. How late? Oh, about two-and-a-half hours late. She kept close to 20,000 […]

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Here’s What To Do If You Don’t Have An M.I.A. Ticket

Don’t have a ticket to this weekend’s Made In America Festival, featuring headliners Jay-Z and Pearl Jam and 25 or so other bands, performers and […]

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New MLB Playoffs Commercial Will Make You Hate Bruce Springsteen

Every year, commercials for Major League Baseball’s playoffs make us hate somebody. In 2007 it was Dane Cook and his obnoxious, “There’s only one October.” […]

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Guy in Philly Sports Gear Robs Montco Bank, Returns Weeks Later, Gets Arrested

A 30-year-old Conshohocken man decked-out in Philly sports gear allegedly stole $2,400 from a PNC Bank earlier this month. He also reportedly robbed the First […]

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Vance Worley to Undergo Elbow Surgery

The Phils lost in extra innings on Tuesday, Cole Hamels will miss his Wednesday start thanks to a gastrointestinal illness, Vance Worley was placed 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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Gunmen Abduct Overbrook Woman for Ransom [UPDATE]

Three masked men and reportedly broke into an Overbrook home on Wednesday morning and abducted a 24-year-old woman at gunpoint. They’ve contacted the woman’s family […]

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Mothers Against Drunk Driving Are Also Against Urban Outfitters T-Shirts

Mothers Against Drunk Driving are also apparently against stupid T-shirts that reference alcohol consumption. The MADD organization is all upset over Urban Outfitters shirts that […]

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Woman’s Body Found Near Montco Corn Maze

Authorities are on the scene in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County where a woman’s body was reportedly discovered near a cornfield that’s been cut into […]

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Celeb Scoop: Taylor Swift Set for First Live Performance of New Single

Taylor Swift at the VMAs. Taylor Swift will perform her new single “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” at next week’s VMAs in Los […]

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RECAP: Madonna in Philly

Boos followed by cheers last night

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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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Inky’s Schools Blog Nominated for Online Journalism Award

The Philadelphia Inquirer is a finalist for a 2012 Online Journalism Award handed out by the Online News Association. The Inky and education reporter Kristen […]

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DO IT: Josh’s Dinner Party

A benefit for Ali Forney Center

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Retrial of Rev. James Brennan Set for March

A judge has set the retrial of Reverend James Brennan—the Philly priest charged with the 1996 attempted rape of a 14-year-old alter boy—for March 6th. […]

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Campbell’s, Target Team Up for Andy Warhol Soup Labels

Camden-based Campbell Soup Co. has announced that 1.2 million cans of soup featuring Andy Warhol quotes and his rendition of the famous label will be […]

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