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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)
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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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Gambling and Homelessness: Peas in a Pod

With a new advertising blitz and a new $2.4 billion casino, Atlantic City was betting on a comeback this summer. Instead, the stabbing deaths of […]

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The FOP Hates Philadelphia

Here is the problem with Philadelphia cops: They seem to hate Philadelphia. Don’t get me wrong: I’m sure there are plenty of officers who love […]

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Morning Scoop: Plea Bargain for Jerry Sandusky?

Plea Bargain for Sandusky? On Tuesday, Jerry Sandusky met in private with his attorney Joseph Amendola, the state prosecutors, and the judge presiding over the […]

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8 Most Annoying Airline Passengers

I’ve been flying more recently. This is not on purpose—I am all for safe and secure skies, but since 9/11, flying has taken on an […]

Mitt Romney Parks His Jet Next to Donald Trump’s Jet

We’re sure there’s a joke out there that starts with a bunch of GOP vice presidential candidates walking into a bar and ends with Mitt […]

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Roy Halladay Gets Shoulder Inspected

Ruh roh, you guys. Roy Halladay dropped to 4-5 with a 3.98 ERA (?!?!) after taking a loss to the Cards on Sunday. Things got […]


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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Michael Vick Sued Over Breach of $100,000 Contract

The state of Nevada doesn’t agree with Michael Vick. There was the public backlash from his appearance at a local Toyota dealership over the weekend. […]

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Tom Hanks and Rosario Dawson Want You to Help Save Upper Darby Arts

About a month ago, Philly Post contributor Larry Mendte wrote about the looming budget cuts in the Upper Darby School District. “Faced with an expected […]

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Teen Falls Asleep at Reins, Crashes Horse and Buggy Into School Bus

A school bus tried to pass a horse and buggy in Lancaster County Tuesday morning. Authorities say that the horse and buggy collided with the […]

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“Eagle Joe” Brown Dead at 62

“Eagle Joe” Brown was a longtime staple at Eagles training camp. He first attended the camp at Widener University in 1975 with some friends. He […]

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Mother Accused of Murdering Twins in the Northeast Held Without Bail

Stacey Newkirk-Smalls—the 41-year-old woman who supposedly murdered her twin children in Tacony on Thursday, May 24th—is being held without bail. Smalls is charged with smothering […]

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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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Celeb Scoop: Men in Black III Wins the Weekend

Men in Black III Wins the Weekend. The third installment of the Men in Black franchise raked in $70 million at the box office over […]

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New Ad Attacks Corbett Two Years Before He’s Up for Re-Election

A new ad will air on network TV in Pennsylvania (on cable in Harrisburg) that attacks Governor Tom Corbett. The ad focuses on Corbett’s budget […]

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Philly Schools Out Early Due to Heat

The high temperatures have prompted the Philadelphia School District to cut the school day early today. Students will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. and will […]

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Accident Has Schuylkill East and One Westbound Lane Closed

At approximately 11:30 Tuesday morning a car, a dump truck, and a tractor-trailer were involved in an accident on the Schuylkill in Gladwyne just east […]

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