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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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Morning Scoop: John Bolaris Says He’s “More of a Cartoon Than a Chief Meteorologist”

Feds Nab Club Owner in Bolaris Case. The Feds have arrested Alec Simchuk, a night club owner allegedly tied to the Eastern European crime ring […]

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Don’t Ignore Sally Ride’s Coming Out Party

Pioneering astronaut Sally Ride waited until her death to come out as a gay American. Mission accomplished, for her. For the media, not so much.

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50 Most Expensive Properties on the Market in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Business Journal has rounded up the 50 most expensive properties in the region that are listed on realtor.com. The most expensive? A $15 […]

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Philly Traded 126 Independent Restaurants for 49 Chain Spots

In what might possibly be the most depressing trend ever, the number of independently owned restaurants in the Philly metro area declined from 10,398 to […]

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Dark Knight Massacre Suspect Formally Charged With 24 Counts of Murder

James Holmes—the 24-year-old man suspected of killing 12 and wounding 58 others when he allegedly opened fire on a crowded theater in Aurora, Colorado earlier […]

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Celeb Scoop: Jada Pinkett Smith Is 40 and Wants You to See Her in a Bikini

Jada Pinkett Smith Tweets Bikini Shot. Jada Pinkett Smith is 40-years old. She would like you to see what she looks like in a bikini, […]


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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July 2012 Is the Deadliest Month in the History of Camden

On Sunday night, two men were shot in Camden. The victims, 30 and 38 respectively, were brought to Cooper University Hospital where they eventually succumbed […]

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WATCH: Beyonce’s Countdown – in a Snuggie

Why we love this Bucks teen’s diva moment

Poll Shows Obama’s Lead in PA Shrank to Three Points

Last week, a poll from the folks at Public Policy Polling indicated that President Barack Obama held a six-point lead over Republican candidate Mitt Romney […]

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Construction Workers Find Human Remains at Vacant Property

On Monday morning, construction workers in Grays Ferry found bones in a vacant property on Harmony Street. The medical examiner was able to ascertain that […]

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Trees Replace the Joe Paterno Statue

A row of trees has been planted in the spot outside of Penn State’s Beaver Stadium, where a statue of Joe Paterno once stood. The […]

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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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William Way Enters Marathon

Find out how you can run

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Politicians Come Out Against Chick-fil-A

But whatever happened to free speech?

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Who Would Become Mayor if Nutter Left for D.C.?

It was another difficult spring in Philadelphia for Mayor Michael Nutter: rising homicide rates, a recalcitrant City Council, the schools in disarray.

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Before You Boycott a Philly Chick-fil-A

I need to get my car inspected this week, but first I have to send my mechanic a short survey to find out where he […]

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