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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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The Hottest Co-Eds

UPenn makes the list

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Clay Aiken is Outraged

The out Idol criticizes marriage ban

News

Morning Scoop: Inky and Daily News Cutting 37 Jobs

Inquirer and Daily News to Cut 37 Positions From Edit/Art Staffs. Yesterday afternoon, Victor Fiorillo learned that the Philadelphia Media Network, the papers’ parent company, […]

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Camden Is a Black Hole in the Center of Our Universe

As I’m sure you’ve heard, Rutgers-Camden may soon get usurped by Rowan University, and the faculty and other employees are up in arms. This defense […]

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Preview: This Year’s SI Swimsuit Issue

Why is Kate Upton creating so much noise? Look around. So many once-bedrock institutions up for grabs—newspapers, the Republican Party, our school system … and now […]

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Did You Know That Girls at UPenn and Penn State Are Really Hot?

Datemyschool.com has released a ranking of American universities based on “Hotness Index.” Billed as the “largest college dating website ever,” Datemyschool.com’s rankings are based on […]


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.


Police ID Mother That Abandoned “Baby Noel” in December

The Philadelphia Police Department has identified the mother of Baby Noel—the baby girl abandoned in a box on a North Philly street. They say that […]

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Megadeth Frontman Endorses Rick Santorum

With the political climate heating up—and Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney vying for the GOP nomination—we know exactly what you’re thinking: Where does Megadeth frontman […]

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Jaws Out of MNF Broadcasts

Ron Jaworski—the former Eagles quarterback known for cutting up defenses with a yellow pen on NFL Live—will no longer be a part of the Monday […]

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?uestlove Plays Lana Del Rey for Curt Schilling on Jimmy Fallon

Yeah, you read that headline right. ?uestlove, Lana Del Rey, Curt Schilling and Jimmy Fallon all in one glorious little sentence. Curt Schilling was on […]

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Lesbian Couple Wins St. Joe’s Alumni Contest

Equality kicks ass. And so does irony. A lesbian couple was originally barred from entering the St. Joseph’s University Alumni Association’s “How I Met My […]

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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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Apologies Over Year of Bible

We’re scratching our heads

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13,000 Broad Street Runners Registered By Noon

Wow. So, Philly likes to run a little more than everybody thought. People have been complaining via Twitter—and our edit office has been clamoring—about how […]

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Boston Feels Our US Airways Pain

Up in Boston, people are less than thrilled that Southwest Airlines stopped flying direct to Philadelphia. It’s now cheaper for them to fly to Dublin […]

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Mass Layoffs Imminent at Inquirer?

This afternoon at 4 p.m., members of the Newspaper Guild labor union will meet with Philadelphia Media Network, the company that owns the Inquirer, Daily […]

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