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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)
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 Haverford Schoolâ��s “A” for Hypocrisy

There’s a lovely, heart-warming story in today’s Inquirer about Tao Xu, a new junior at the Main Line’s upper-crusty Haverford School. Xu, who’s 18, was […]

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Phillies Targeted Billy Wagner

Wow. Apparently the Phillies tried to talk former closer and “rat” Billy Wagner out of retirement this off-season. Wagner was such a city favorite that […]

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Rattlesnake Bites Chesco Man

This is probably why local officials are trying to make it illegal to own a rattlesnake in Chester County. A few days before Thanksgiving, a […]

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Axl Rose Doesn’t Impress Camden

The last time 11 p.m. rolled around at a Philly-area Guns N’ Roses show with no sign of Guns N’ Roses, unrest was in the […]

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The Haverford School’s Yao Ming

Meet Tao Xu—the Haverford School’s very own Yao Ming. Tao Xu is a 6’11”, 253-pound center from China and the Haverford School’s prized possession in […]

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Astros Fire Ed Wade

Welp, there goes the friends and family discount. The Houston Astros have fired General Manager Ed Wade. Wade held the same position with the Phillies […]


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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Should You Give to the Salvation Army?

It’s an issue facing LGBT people

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Cardinal Bevilacqua Testifies on Tape

The former Cardinal—now 88-years-old—is being questioned at his place at St. Charles Borromeo seminary in Wynnewood. Cancer, dementia, and other health concerns prompted Bevilacqua to […]

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Video: Post-It-Clad Cover Model

Yes, she’s wearing Post-It Notes. Nothing but Post-It Notes. I’m referring, of course, to the cover model on the just-released December issue of Philly Mag. […]

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What We Love: This Gay Marriage Ad

It’s time for marriage equality

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Don’t Do Anything Jeffrey Lurie Would Do

By the time the fourth quarter of Sunday’s Eagles-Patriots disaster neared its merciful conclusion, the CBS cameras had long ceased showing any camera angles that […]

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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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Trans Identity on TV

Joe Ippolito wants to see new faces

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The 4 Most Annoying White People in Philadelphia

Andy Reid He should “do a better job of putting himself in a position to win,” to paraphrase the man himself. Which realistically means he […]

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You Know You’re a Fascist If …

A message to my conservative, Tea Party-loving, Fox News-watching friends: If you see Obamacare as oppressive socialist tyranny but celebrated two weeks ago when John […]

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Occupy Philly’s Strong Voice

The deadline came and went, and the occupiers were still there. Amanda, with her reddish spiral curls and big silver earrings, was in the center of […]

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