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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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Child Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison

James Troutman will spend the rest of his life in prison. Troutman was sentenced to life without parole for raping and murdering nine-year-old Skyler Kauffman […]

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Celeb Scoop: Beyonce to Open Revel’s Ovation Hall in Atlantic City

Beyonce Will Be First Act at Revel. Revel Resorts—the newest casino in Atlantic City—is set to open April 2nd. Beyonce’s first concerts since giving birth […]

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Jersey Top State for Government Integrity

The State Integrity Investigation awarded Jersey a “B+” after determining 330 “corruption risk indicators.” Jersey earned “A’s” in a number of categories including “internal auditing” […]

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Are Philadelphia Elevators Dangerous?

Every day in and around Philadelphia, hundreds of thousands of office workers, FedEx drivers, tourists, and bike messengers ride up and down skyscrapers, mid-rises and […]

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Commercial Reminder That Rita’s Water Ice Is Free Tomorrow

Ah, how quickly they grow up. Rita’s Wooder Water Ice was sold from one private equity firm to another in late 2011 and now has […]

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Time to Start Panicking About Chase Utley

The Phils second baseman has left Clearwater to be evaluated by a specialist. This comes after Chase allegedly “hit a plateau” in rehab. For those […]


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.


An investigative report inside the epidemic.

  It is his first apartment, and the thrill has not worn off. There is a steady stream of takeout containers coming through the door—he […]

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Phillies Don’t Look Promising

Since the Phillies are the losingest franchise in the history of organized sports, they have experienced worse weeks than the one through which they just […]

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Is the Inquirer Ed Rendell’s Propaganda Machine?

Here are two facts about Ed Rendell: Until very recently, he was the front man for a group of investors that will probably soon own […]

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Meet Our Gay and Lesbian Singles

They’re worth taking off the market

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And the Verdict is Guilty

The impact of the Tyler Clementi case

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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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Job-Seeking College Kids Worry About Facebook Pics

Every once in a while, you read something that gives you hope for America’s future. That’s what this story from the New York Times recently […]

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Hawaiian Getaway Winner Announced

Highlights from the Flower Show event

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Morning Scoop: Santorum Says Obama Is Soft on Porn

Santorum Says Obama Is Soft on Porn. A post on Santorum’s campaign website calls out the Obama administration for not prosecuting enough pornographers. Santorum defended […]

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20-Something Catholics Keep the Faith

The kids threw a party at the convent. But first, about 50 other 20-something Philly Catholics refurbished South Philly’s St. Thomas Aquinas Church, says Brittany […]

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