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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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This campaign season, Philly politicians are all a-Twitter. But does anybody care?

Sixty-five-year-old Congressman Bob Brady — competing with other House Dems to see who can build the largest following on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube — is […]

Pulse: Chatter: Reel Life

You win one Pulitzer, and suddenly everybody wants a piece of you — especially when you’re part of a duo of investigative reporters (and suburban […]

Quotable Ed

January 1978Becomes district attorney of Philadelphia.January 1986“I believe, prior to my coming in, the [D.A.’s] office had established a reputation that the fate of cases […]

Ask a Top Doctor: Do My Kids Need to Wear Sunglasses?

“The greatest amount of UV damage to the eye happens in the first 18 years of life, so it’s even more vital for children to […]

New Gym in Town

Voorhees’s Versa Fit Studio is famous for its fat-burning, skin-smoothing “Vacu Fit” ellipticals and treadmills. It also offers Pilates, spinning, tae kwon do, zumba and […]

Dinner Party

On food television — Iron Chef, Chopped, The Next Food Network Star — restaurant chefs are in a constant state of battle, knives out and […]


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.


Our Mayor, The One-Liner Wonder

When, in June, it was revealed that certain city -employees had been fixing parking tickets for acquaintances, the Mayor denounced the practice. “This city is […]

Best of Philly 2010

Winner of the day: Best workout

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The Media’s Bad Obsession

Snooki, Lindsay and LeBron

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How Many Clicks Will This Post Get?

The new rules of journalism

Daily Scoop

Rendell slams Obama for

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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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Bridge to Nowhere

The Inky almost kills a column

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Summer Road Trips

From spelunking in Lehigh to Lambertville

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60 Seconds With Preston & Steve

Today’s clip: Shitterton sign stolen

Another Phillie Down

Victorino injured in 9-5 win

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