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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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Morning Scoop: Pat Burrell Sex Stories

And Now, a Collection of Secondhand Stories About Pat Burrell’s Sex Life. A few months ago it was reported that former Phillie Pat Burrell was […]

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Trump, Apolo Ohno, and Primetime in Philly’s 1st Super Bowl Ad

Philadelphia may be the birth place of independence and America’s most sports-crazed city, but it’s not necessarily known for its advertising prowess. But, that’s all […]

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Passenger From Taxi Attack Writes at Penn

Brian Goldman is a senior at Penn. Over the weekend, he was taking a cab to meet some friends when he was punched in the […]

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Judge Rules Bevilacqua Testimony Admissible (Again)

A judge has again ruled that Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua is competent to take the stand and that his previously tamed testimony in the Archdiocese of […]

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Lil Wayne Says the Sixers Are Contenders

In case you haven’t read anything that pertains to Philadelphia sports for the past few months, this is your friendly reminder that the Sixers are […]

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Penn Students Have Their Booze Delivered

Back in the day, Penn students were able to pick up their Tortilla Gold and Vladimir at a state store at 41st and Market. Since […]


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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Inquirer and Daily News for Sale

Do you have $100 million lying around? Then you have a chance to be the proud new owner of two newspapers, a website, and bunch […]

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Pep Boys Sells for $1 Billion

The Philly-based auto parts chain is reportedly set to be sold to Gores Group for $15 a share. The Los Angeles-based Gores Group is set […]

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Turn Off Your $%!*@#& Cab Lights!

We’ve all been there. It’s late. It’s raining. You need to hail a cab. So you go to the curb, extending your arm in the […]

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What We Love: Naked Poets

You’re welcome

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New Guidelines in Housing

HUD and the LGBT community

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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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Would You Like Jonathan Adler Next to Your Toilet?

In the latest bizarre design news, lifestyle guru Jonathan Adler has been tapped to design toilet paper covers for Cottonelle. Yes, you read that correctly. […]

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A Pizza Hut in Rittenhouse Square?

“I think the entire government should be privatized. Chuck E. Cheese could run the parks. Everything operated by tokens. Drop in a token, go on […]

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Why is the GOP in Bed with the Ex-Gay Movement Anyway?

Romney endorses reparative therapy

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Why Does Newt Gingrich Hate Wall Street?

Not gonna lie: It’s fun as hell to watch Newt Gingrich—a leading candidate for the Republican presidential nomination—openly sneer at Wall Street. But it does […]

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