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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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Q&A: Chris Stigall

You came to Philadelphia from Kansas City in late 2010. What’s the best thing about the city? It’s hard for me to walk through Independence […]

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Recession Got You Down? Live in Philly!

“Fourteen bucks for three drinks?!” my friend shouts across the bar. “That’s unheard of  in D.C.” We were out in NoLibs, and though she’d only […]

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A Taste of Philadelphia

The culinary event benefits GayFest

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Why Doesn’t Dancing With the Stars Allow Same-Sex Couples?

When Martina Navratilova and Tony Dovolani get ready to rumba on the March 19 season premiere of Dancing With the Stars, lesbians all over America […]

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MLB’s Playoff Expansion a Classic Bud Selig Blunder

You’ve got to hand it to Bud Selig. The commissioner of Major League Baseball has something like the Midas Touch—if everything Midas touched turned instantly […]

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Transvaginal Ultrasound Isn’t Rape

There’s a video and some photos making their way around the Internet of ridiculously outfitted riot cops at a protest against pre-abortion ultrasound imaging. 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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WikiLeaks: Osama Body Brought to Delaware

We here at the Philly Post love a good conspiracy theory. After all, Philadelphia is home to one of the greatest conspiracy theories of all […]

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Morning Scoop: Four Stabbed in Center City Bar

Four People Stabbed in Center City Bar. Police are looking for a man who stabbed four people at Big Bang Bar on Arch Street. All […]

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Why Are Young People So Angry?

I started out drafting a funny little sarcastic blog for today, but I can’t put my mind back to it; last Monday’s school shooting in […]

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Phillies Earn First Win of Spring

Jimmy Rollins hit two singles, stole two bases and scored a run. Michael Martinez hit a two-run homer. Jim Thome hit a double and a […]

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Teens Steal School Bus in Kensington

A school bus was reported stolen in Kensington at around 3 p.m. this afternoon. Authorities believe that three teens stole the bus and didn’t make […]

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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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Dykstra Sentenced to Three Years in Jail

The Dude was sentenced to three years in prison by an L.A. County Superior Court judge today. The judge issued the sentence after denying Dykstra’s […]

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Radiohead Announces Camden Show

Radiohead is coming to Camden this summer. The group announced a set of tour dates this morning that includes a June 13th show at the […]

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Springsteen Ain’t Afraid to Show the Passion in His Pants

We’re admittedly a little late to the party, but it’s a slow news day and we can’t get enough of Jimmy Fallon as Neil Young […]

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The Olympics Made Comcast CEO Brian Roberts Cry

ESPN who? The cable giant in our own back yard dropped $4.4 billion to essentially call “shotgun” on Olympic coverage through 2012. And that’s just […]

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