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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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Vote Final Phillie on Mural

Some children spent their morning painting the Phillies mural coming soon to a building near 24th and Walnut. But, the mural designer David McShane says […]

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PSU Buys .XXX Domains

The public is about to be able to purchase .xxx domain names. In preparation for this event, companies and organizations have been hurriedly registering domains […]

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Philly Anti-Gambling Grant

District Attorney Seth Williams has secured a $150,000 state grant that the city will use to help keep city gambling in check. The money will […]

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Questlove’s Soul Food Venture

Questlove says he’s “trying to make fried chicken the new cupcakes” with his catering venture Quest Loves Food. The drummer was inspired to create a […]

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Vick, Maclin, DRC Out Tomorrow

The Eagles have officially announced that Michael Vick, Jeremy Maclin and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie will not play tomorrow night against Seattle. They’ve listed Shady and Asomugha […]

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Civil Suit Filed Against Sandusky

A victim not included in the grand jury presentment has filed a civil suit against Jerry Sandusky alleging the former defensive coordinator molested him over […]


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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10 Local Charities to Support This Christmas

Sometime between the moment that the video of that woman pepper-spraying a whole bunch of people at Walmart went viral and the moment that CNN […]

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Want to Lick Ellen DeGeneres?

PETA celebrates famous vegetarians

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Extreme Makeover Tackles Bullying

The show helps a family in tragedy

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World AIDS Day Prayer Breakfast

Faith leaders gather to discuss prevention

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Fat Kids = Child Abuse?

A third-grader in Cleveland has been removed from his parents and placed into the foster-care system because the child weighs more than 200 pounds. Too […]

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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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Weirdest Memories From Dilworth Plaza

No one’s sure how William Penn and Thomas Holme came up with the plan for Philadelphia. Philadelphia: A 300-Year History surmises inspiration from garrison towns […]

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Catholic Church Is Shining Example

With all due respect, Pope Benedict XVI either lives in an alternate reality or needs better PR handlers. His comments over the weekend to U.S. […]

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Morning Scoop: Occupy Philly Ousted

Police Evict Occupy Philly. Some 50 protesters were arrested overnight after Philadelphia Police enforced the eviction of Occupy Philly. Most of the demonstrators cooperated with […]

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Babin Seeks Revenge in Seattle

Jason Babin—one Eagle actually living up to expectations in 2011—was a Seattle Seahawk for 2007 and part of 2008. He didn’t like the way he […]

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