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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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Tom Corbett Said “No” to Penn State Football

“When’s the last time anybody said no to the football program?” the governor asked about a dozen Penn State students who had hand-delivered a request […]

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Morning Scoop: Porn Stars Against Rick Santorum

Porn Stars Against Santorum. Rick Santorum has talked about using rarely enforced obscenity laws to handcuff the pornography industry. Well, some porn stars have fired […]

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Bill Marimow and the Inquirer’s Digital Future

Bill Marimow is destined to fail. That’s not a knock on Marimow, who is a good journalist, and whose return from an Arizona exile to […]

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Katniss Everdeen Is a Strong Female Protagonist. So What?

Over the weekend, the New York Times ran yet another piece about the strength of Katniss Everdeen, the female protagonist in the hugely popular Hunger […]

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Could John Bolaris Be on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon?

Recently, Jimmy Fallon took to Twitter to get fans and views to send him their spring break horror stories. John Bolaris responded with an extremely […]

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Santorum’s Daughter Hospitalized

Rick Santorum’s 3-year-old daughter Bella has been hospitalized. Bella has a genetic condition called Trisomy 18 and had been hospitalized for pneumonia earlier this year. […]


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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Celeb Scoop: Nicole Kidman Is Grace Kelly?

Nicole Kidman Is Grace Kelly? Kidman supposedly beat out every actress on the planet for a chance to grace the silver screen as the iconic […]

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Google Will Give Penn State $20M If Students Put a Robot on the Moon by 2015

John F. Kennedy once said, “Penn State students choose to put a robot on the moon. Penn State students choose to put a robot on […]

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Guy Gets Two Years for Facebook Pics With Gun

Consider this a warning, people. If you’ve done time for felony drug possession and a condition of your release is that you not possess a […]

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Widow, Workers File Lawsuit Over Lightning Death at Revel

Seven months ago a storm hit Atlantic City as construction crews were working to build the town’s newest newest casino. Workers recall fearing for their […]

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There Will Be Red Ice: Flyers vs. Pens

Last Sunday, the Flyers and Penguins weren’t joking around, and they traded cheap shots and brawled their way through three tough periods of classic physical […]

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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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Huge Forest Fire Near the A.C. Expressway

Firefighters are working to control a large blaze in the Winslow wildlife management area near the A.C. Expressway. Reports indicate that authorities have called for […]

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Guy Shot Himself in the Heart With a Nail Gun

A self-employed builder from Vineland, New Jersey was working on a neighbors roof when his nail gun jammed. As he tried to clear it, he […]

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Weekend Roundup

The ultimate holiday weekend guide

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Remembering Tony Sparacino

Scholarship recipient is announced

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