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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

Guides

14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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Coddling kids is not helping to prepare them for the hardships of the real world

I’ve been trying to come to grips with my anger and frustration with what’s happening in America, without much success. The crisis we’re now facing […]

Reviews

Good music and great drinks do not a proper dinner make

A nice dinner and a movie is a surefire combo, if you can manage it. Dinner and a play is even better. But if you […]

Interior designer? Closet organizer? Publicist? Party planner? The truth about Philly’s new career women

Michele Seidman didn’t know what to do with herself. In a few months, her only son, Jared, would be starting first grade at Gladwyne Elementary […]

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Croce Finds Drake’s Wrecked Ships

Team makes find near Panama

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Blue Cross Pet Insurance

Offers PetPlan services

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Benjamin Franklin Museum Breaks Ground

Will be ready in 2013


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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Inky Writer Takes From Blog?

Deadspin has screen grabs

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Miss’d America is Back

A new host and format for 2012

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Miss’d America is Back

A new host and format for 2012

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Fire Hydrant Gushing in Northeast

For over two weeks

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Transwoman Sentenced in Murder

Asia Santana faces up to 30 years

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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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Preview: Night of 1,000 Friends

Live music for Mazzoni and Project Safe

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Jersey Shore House for Rent

Only $2,500 a night

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ActionAIDS Honors Leaders

The 25th anniversary in words and photos

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Las Vegas Eatery Hawks 8,000 Calorie Meal

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