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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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11 Things You Need to Know to Get a Job

My business is part of the unemployment problem in this country. I’ve had 10 people in my company for as long as I can remember. […]

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Vote for Philly’s New Limited-Edition Condom

There was a bit of a furor last year when Philadelphia introduced Take Control Philly, a website that teaches kids how to use condoms and […]

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All College Students Today Could Use MIT’s Charm School

MIT offers a one-day etiquette course called Charm School. It runs all day and offers instruction in things like first impressions, dressing for success, and […]

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Tebow to the Eagles?

“Is Tim Tebow now an option for the Eagles?” Here’s how Fox 29 rationalized it: The Broncos have met with Peyton Manning as he tries […]

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Buy Curious: Retro Metro

Sweeten your pad with twists on mod decor

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In the Closet: Gender Outlaw

Heather Coutts goes femme and butch


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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Morning Scoop: Rick Santorum Did It Again

Santorum Wins Alabama and Mississippi. Everybody act surprised. [Inquirer] Priest to Be Suspended for Alleged Relationship With Minor. Over two decades after he allegedly had […]

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Is Amazon.Com Perfecting the American Sweatshop?

So Amazon.com is building a new warehouse in Middletown, Delaware, with a promise of more than 850 new jobs by September and potentially over 2,000 […]

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What Happened to Michael Nutter’s “Honest Budget Now”?

Mayor Nutter and his lackeys have tried to spin his latest budget as containing no new taxes. Let’s be clear: That is a lie. Plain […]

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LGBT Hate Groups Exposed

A sobering look at anti-gay orgs

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Is Evan Turner Bipolar?

A lot of people had already called Evan Turner a bust before he erupted with 26, 16 and 24 points in his last three games. […]

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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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Former Archdiocese CFO Charged With Swiping $900,000

Anita Guzzardi—the 42-year-old former CFO of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia—surrendered to the District Attorney’s office today. Guzzardi was fired in 2011 amid an investigation into […]

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Teenage Girl Charged in Bucks County Musician’s Murder

A 17-year-old girl from Morrisville has been charged with homicide in the death of Bucks County musician Danny DeGennaro. DeGennaro was shot in the chest […]

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Super PAC Donors Make Big Splash at State Level

Most of the heavy-hitters donating money through federal super PACs have been making a serious splash in state politics for the past few years. In […]

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Burglar Hides in Chester Middle School

Police were looking for multiple burglary suspects in Chester today when at least one of them attempted to hide in Smedley Middle School. The school […]

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