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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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Did You Hear the One About the Evangelical Blogger?

Jonathan Merritt is outed

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RIP: Winning Phillies

The second-greatest era in Phillies history ended Sunday in a fashion that has been typical of the desultory 2012 season that brought its demise. Faced […]

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Morning Scoop: Hunter Pence to the Giants?

Pence to the Giants? Rumors suggest that a deal to send Hunter Pence to San Francisco is in the works. The trade was supposedly “awaiting […]

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Will Romney Pardon an Admitted Spy?

Jonathan Pollard was a spy, and is a traitor to this country. The government proved it. He admits it. In another era, perhaps, such a […]

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Drexel Picked a Bad Time to Open a New Law School

According to the Wall Street Journal, a funny thing has happened to young people in America: They no longer want to be lawyers. Or at […]

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Philly’s Top Five Independent Record Shops

Beautiful World Syndicate Passyunk Square: 1619 East Passyunk Avenue Vinyl-lovers come here for the rarities: long-f­orgotten Philly soul records, little-known punk albums, signed jazz collections. […]


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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Ballpark Eats with Kevin Sbraga

It’s an overcast and otherwise miserable May evening in South Philadelphia. The Flyers have just been bounced from the playoffs; the Phillies lost last night. […]

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VIDEO: Bucks County Kid Kills It in a Snuggie Version of Beyoncé’s “Countdown”

Ton Do-Nguyen is a 16-year-old student at Neshaminy High School. He used the Antoine Dodson meme to help himself win his class presidency and, now, […]

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Iconic Philly DJ, Joseph “Butterball” Tamburro, Dead at 70

Philadelphia radio legend Joseph “Butter” Tamburro has passed away at the age of 70. Butterball, as he was affectionately called, worked at WDAS for 50 […]

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Celeb Scoop: Watch Dane Cook Crack a Joke About the Dark Knight Massacre

Dane Cook’s Dark Knight Massacre Joke. Congratulations to Dane Cook for winning first place in the race to make jokes about the Dark Knight massacre. […]

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Debate Over Olympic Uniforms Gives You the Excuse to Look at Pictures of Athletes in Bikinis

At this year’s summer Olympics—the Opening Ceremonies are in, like, four hours, so you should probably get your act together—women playing beach volleyball will be […]

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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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VIDEO: Kevin Bacon Is Having a Better Summer Than You

Without using your fingers to count, how many times have you had someone film you while you and your dog jumped off of a rock […]

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VIDEO: Bill Cosby Was Awesome on Jimmy Fallon on Thursday

On Thursday, Bill Cosby had what is undoubtedly the greatest appearance in the history of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. The Philly native talks about […]

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Giroux Says Crosby Fractured One of His Wrists in the Pens Series

Claude Giroux revealed that everybody’s favorite crybaby—Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby—hacked G across the wrists when they took faceoffs together in the 2012 playoff series. Giroux […]

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Phillies Phestival Raises $850,000 for People With ALS

On Thursday, about 6,000 fans made it out to Citizens Bank Park for the 23rd annual Phillies Phestival. The event featured autograph and photo opportunities […]

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