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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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Karen Brown Is on Judge Judy Today

Karen Brown will be on Judge Judy this afternoon to settle a dispute with a former campaign worker. Allegedly, both parties attempt to interrupt Judge […]

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Valley Forge Casino Opens March 31st

Management for Montco’s Valley Forge Casino Resort announced that Pennsylvania’s 11th casino will be open for business on March 31st. The Valley Forge Casino will […]

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Grantland Piece Marks Official Departure of the Sixers Bandwagon

All tickets, all passes. This is the Sixers bandwagon leaving the station. The Sixers won again last night and Philly fans aren’t the only ones […]

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Bonner-Prendie Raised $5 Million

Bonner-Prendie had raised $1.4 million in an effort to stay open amidst the closings announced by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. That fundraising total is now […]

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Do the Phillies Want Their Own TV Network?

The Inquirer‘s Matt Gelb has penned (typed?) a piece discussing the possibility of the Phillies branching out into the television business. Crossing Broad’s Kyle Scott […]

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Everyone Loves Mayor Nutter

Well, maybe not everybody, and maybe love is tad strong, but a new public opinion poll shows that Mayor Nutter has seen his approval rating […]


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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City Principals Attend Anti-Bullying Training

The Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations has organized a training session for school principals in Philadelphia at Fels High School today, where they’ll learn about […]

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What Would Philly Do With Cash From a PGW Sale?

Philadelphia mayors have dreamed of selling off—even giving away—the publicly owned Philadelphia Gas Works for nearly 20 years. The obstacles: Some pols blanch at the […]

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How to Save Philly’s Abandoned Buildings (Hint: Laser Tag)

With news that the North Broad jewel known as the Divine Lorraine is possibly being sold again, I thought I’d ask a couple of local architecture […]

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Film: The Lavender Scare

Inside the government’s gay witch hunt

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PA Mayors for Marriage

More civic leaders sign on

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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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Urban Outfitters Has a Diversity Problem

In the heat of Facebook’s IPO, investors are worrying over the company’s lack of gender diversity. Forbes’ Nathaniel Parish Flannery wrote yesterday: Although Facebook has […]

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Why Did Roland Martin Make Fun of the Gays?

If Roland Martin wears one of his signature ascots for Valentine’s Day, don’t be surprised if some mischief-maker notifies #teamwhipdatass. Call me a sentimental Caucasian […]

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Is All Fair in Rap?

Syd the Kyd’s controversy

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Top 8 Most Romantic Movie Speeches

Say what you will about this “Hallmark” holiday, and all of the pink and red crap/lovely things that come along with it, here’s our roundup […]

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