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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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Police Question Validity of Hero Dog Claim

Say it ain’t so, Joe. Say it ain’t so. We might have a hero dog scandal on our hands. This morning, you probably caught wind […]

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NJ State Police Investigate “Death Race 2012”

New Jersey State Police are investigating claims that some troopers escorted a caravan of luxury sports cars on the Garden State Parkway last month. Witnesses […]

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Dining Out for Life

Have you made your reservation?

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Obama Touts Safe Schools Act

How it could protect LGBT students

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Celeb Scoop: Katy Perry Rebounds at Coachella?

Katy Perry’s New Boyfriend? The pop star was caught kissing the guitarist for Florence and the Machine at Coachella. Rumor has it she’s already referring […]

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A W Hotel in Center City?

It looks like a future W Hotel is planned to go up at 1441 Chestnut Street. The lot, currently a parking lot next to The […]


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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Jenkintown School District on Lockdown [UPDATED]

Police activity has prompted a district-wide lockdown in Jenkintown. Police apparently called the superintendent of the Jenkintown School District at 10 a.m. to have him […]

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Brian Dawkins Announces Retirement

Weapon X sent a tweet today to announce his official retirement from the NFL. The 16-year veteran played 13 seasons with the Birds and was, […]

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Will Glee Make You Gay?

Bill O’Reilly seems to think so

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Former Sixer Interferes With Play in Tampa Bay Rays Game

We know that you’re dying for a new reason to boo former Sixer and irresponsible bison-owner Matt Geiger. Well, luckily for you, Matt Geiger recently […]

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Elixir is Back

Mazzoni Center’s May gala

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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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Marimow’s Inky Doesn’t Get Free Pass

When it was announced that Bill Marimow would return as editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer, it was taken as a given in most quarters that […]

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Down With Uppity Nuns!

As if the Catholic Church didn’t have enough on its plate, it just announced that it’s appointing an archbishop to whip its wayward American religious […]

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Eagles Draft Preview

When it comes to making a lot out of a little, no one can touch the NFL. We’re not quite talking loaves and fishes here, […]

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The CDC’ Alarming Anti-Smoking Ads

A message to the Centers for Disease Control: We get it. Smoking is bad. Really bad. We’re glad you want to save us from damaging […]

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