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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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Review: Clybourne Park

Stepping into the Arden Theatre’s Arcadia Stage you are immediately transported. From the program you already know that the first act is set in 1959. […]

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Why Men Cheat on Their Wives

Dear Monica, After being in a long-term failed marriage, I still do not understand why some men cheat and some are so loyal. I honored […]

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Discussing LGBT Health

First White House conference at Mazzoni

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How You Know When It’s Time to Buy an iPhone

Last week, I missed out on The Darkness, a cheeky British glam-rock band who played a sold-out show at the Trocadero. As a small consolation, […]

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Can Citizens Keep Philly Cops in Line?

At the outset, I must say this: Philadelphia’s Police Advisory Commission (PAC) is made up of well-intentioned and civic-minded professionals. Unfortunately, however, the PAC itself […]

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Weekend Roundup

Mardi Gras, President’s Day and more


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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New York Fashion Week Recap

There were great things to come out of the fall 2012 collections at New York Fashion Week. There were the pieces like this, the ones […]

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Morning Scoop: Inky and DN Consolidation Plan Revealed

This is How the Inky, Daily News and Philly.com Will Consolidate Coverage. This morning, an Inquirer piece explains how the editorial coverage of the Inquirer, […]

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Iverson to Consider NBA D-League

How the mighty have fallen. It feels like just yesterday that Iverson crossed up Air Jordan. Now, the 36-year-old will consider playing in the Caribbean, […]

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Inquirer Staffers Want Out, Buyout Details Emerge

Today is the first day of the 14-day buyout period for Daily News, Inquirer and philly.com personnel, and three Inquirer newsroom employees have volunteered to participate, […]

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Guy Who Works at Montco Shop Rite Won More 2011 Grammys Than Katy Perry and Lady Gaga Combined

That statement is a truth-fact. Mostly because Kevin Mackie of Montgomery County won one Grammy award and Katy Perry and Lady Gaga both struck out […]

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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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Want to Work Here? We’re Hiring!

The Philly Post and Phillymag.com are searching for a arts-savvy, Internet-lovin’, Philly-knowing, part-time assistant editor to join our expanding web team. The assistant editor will […]

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The Divine Lorraine Also a Sweet Photography Studio

Remember when we spent an entire afternoon daydreaming about all of the awesome things the city should do with the Divine Lorraine? Well, we forgot […]

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Video: 5 Stupid High School Stunts

When you go to high school in the ‘burbs, it’s difficult to find ways to keep yourself entertained in the long droughts of fun between […]

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Governor Christie Announces Wrestlemania in Jersey for 2013

Finally, the Rock has come back to East Rutherford. Apparently Governor Chris Christie had a pretty light day today because in a press conference this […]

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