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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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Philly Red Light Tickets Buy $20K Light in Central PA

If you were caught running a red light by one of the automated cameras in Philadelphia, then congratulations(!) for helping to fund the improvement of […]

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5 Reasons the U.S. Should Not Bomb Iran

Less than a year after publicly lecturing Barack Obama on the subject of Palestinian statehood, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was back in Washington over […]

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Cardinal Bevilacqua Died of Natural Causes

The Montco coroner’s office has concluded it’s investigation into the death of Cardinal Anthony Beliacqua and determined that he died of natural causes. Cardinal Bevilacqua […]

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Ellen Talks Bullying

Why the R rating?

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Do You Read the Times? Or Skim It?

The other day in class, one of my students said, “As I’m sure you saw in this Sunday’s Times … ” Her insightful comment was […]

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PA Grandma Embroiled in Abortion Debate

Raised before Title IX, State Rep. Kathy Rapp started sports in her 20s. Rapp, who is a Republican representing a district in northwestern Pennsylvania, introduced […]


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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Pink Pub Crawl is Back

Sip your way around the Gayborhood

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Did Greg Osberg Choke?

Well, I must admit: I didn’t see all this coming. From the trainwreck Greg Osberg has made of his administration at Philadelphia Media Network to the […]

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Morning Scoop: Lenfest Replaces Rendell as Chairman of Potential Inky Investors

Lenfest Takes Over Investment Group from Rendell. Gerry Lenfest has replaced Ed Rendell as the chairman of the group of investors working on an exclusive […]

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Gingrich and Santorum Don’t Represent Real Catholics

No Catholic I know, whatever their feelings about the canon of righteousness they were imbued with as a kid, is in any mood to stand […]

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What You Need to Know About Apple’s New iPad

You may have heard about a little shindig Apple held yesterday. The tech giant, as is their wont, built up a mighty buzz for their […]

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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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Stros Beat Phils at Spring Training

The Phils couldn’t turn back-to-back wins into a streak as they lost a spring training game to the Houston Astros today. Dontrelle Willis gave up […]

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Cartoonist Auth Leaves Inky for WHYY After 40 Years

In 1971, Tony Auth began his tenure as an editorial cartoonist for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In over 40 years at the Inky, Auth amassed many […]

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Definitely Don’t Watch This Duet About Rick Santorum

Hey everybody, there’s hope for our nation again! We figured, if we have to walk around knowing that this exists, then you should too. Game […]

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Photographer Zoe Strauss Accused of Plagiarism

It’s been quite a run for self-taught, Philadelphia-based photographer Zoe Strauss, who went from selling her work for $5 per print under I-95 to being […]

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