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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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Live Stream The Roots “Undun”

“Undun”—the newest joint from the Roots crew—is set to drop in one week. Today, though, you can stream the album on NPR. The Roots will […]

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Conrad Murray Gets Four Years

Dr. Conrad Murray has been sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in the death of Michael Jackson. Prison overcrowding could force Murray’s […]

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Philly Sports Will Always Suck

To say that the past few months of sports have been brutal would be analytically dismissive. It’s not as if our favorite team lost and […]

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Ackerman Files for Unemployment

Yes, really. Ackerman was given $905,000 on a silver platter before being chased from the Philadelphia School District by parents and citizens wielding torches and […]

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Penn State Looks for Coach

Penn State has named women’s volleyball coach Russ Rose, professor John Nichols, associate athletic director Charmelle Green, faculty athletics representative Linda Caldwell, and Ira Lubert, […]

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Jenkintown Bans Discrimination

It’s a big step for Mont. Co.


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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Doylestown Neighborhood Bans Colored Lights

The homeowner’s association of a neighborhood in Doylestown has ensured their section of town will have a white Christmas by banning all colored Christmas lights. […]

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Dungeon Case Prompts New Bill

Senator Bob Casey plans to introduce a bill that will eliminate many loopholes in the Social Security system. The bill will be introduced as a […]

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American Airlines Files Chapter 11

America’s third largest airline has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. American Airlines—and its parent company AMR Eagle Holding Corp.—cited high fuel costs and labor issues […]

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Decades of Philly Fun

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve known the one thing I would ask for if ever I was granted a wish: a time machine. […]

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Norquist Pledgers Are Insane

Pity the politicians who woo fickle anti-tax crusader Grover Norquist, architect of the famous (or infamous, depending on your politics) “Taxpayer Protection Pledge,” which commits […]

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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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The Meaning of LGBT in Sports

Bisexual players win settlement

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10 Most Beloved Philly Athletes

1. Richie Ashburn A Hall of Fame center fielder with the Phils; his broadcast partnership with Harry Kalas made him a beloved figure here for […]

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Why Do Republicans Hate Americans?

Are you an American construction worker who needs a job? Or an unemployed American first-responder? What about an out-of-work American teacher? How about a laid-off […]

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Occupy Movement as Gay Porn?

So much for anti-capitalism

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