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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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Grindr Gets Political

The app teams with Courage Campaign

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Temple Grad Is First Female Globetrotter Since ’93

Fatima “TNT” Maddox will play five games as a Harlem Globetrotter in March to start her career with the infamous team. Maddox is a Temple […]

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Former Cop Found Guilty of Murder

Frank Tepper has been found guilty of murder for the 2009 shooting death of William Panas Jr. At the time of the shooting, Tepper was […]

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Is Washington Ready for Wawa?

What’s the worst part about visiting Washington D.C.? It’s not that you have to jump through hoops to buy tickets or sit in traffic on […]

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The Early Days of AIDS

Tyrone Smith shares his story

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NoH8 on the Hill

Ten members of Congress pose


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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Son Snitches on Mom for Sleeping With Friend

It’s going to be a long day if we’re going to continue to hear stories like this. A 15-year-old in Upper Chichester reported that his […]

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Beat the Schuylkill With Traffic App

Ever wish you could pick a route home based on how bad traffic will be 15 minutes from now? Waze, the GPS-based navigation app that […]

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Comcast Can Help You Spy on Your Children

Comcast offers cable TV. Comcast offers high-speed Internet. Comcast offers long-distance telephone service. And now, Comcast offers its Xfinity Home Security package, complete with a […]

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Google Wants Comcast’s Cable TV Business

Just yesterday, we learned that Comcast was set to challenge Netflix with Xfinity Streampix, a $4.99/month streaming video service, an announcement that caused Netflix stock […]

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Government Should Stay Out of Your Doctor’s Office

Sometimes the best intentions lay track to the very worst policies. If you need proof, look no further than the disastrous comedy of errors known as […]

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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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Website Matches Women With Baby Daddies, Not Husbands

What do you do when you need an immediate answer on whether Uganda is in east or west Africa, the weather forecast, or discounted Canadian […]

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Rick Santorum Is a Hero of the Sick and the Poor

Rick Santorum lost the nomination during the Arizona debate. His strength is, and has always been, that he is honest and a man of principle. […]

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Morning Scoop: Will Taylor Swift Go to a N.J. Prom?

Jersey Teen Wants to Take Taylor Swift to Prom. Camden County’s Victoria McGuire started the “Taylor Swift take Kevin McGuire To Prom!” Facebook page for […]

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10 Inquirer and Daily News Journalists Who Should Not Take the Buyout

Like news of a weekend murder in Southwest Philadelphia, the plundering of the newsrooms at 400 N. Broad has become de rigueur—sad to hear every […]

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