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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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Opinion

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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Governor Corbett Says PSU Officials Didn’t Cooperate in Sandusky Investigation

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett says that Penn State University officials did not cooperate in the Jerry Sandusky investigation and are likely the subjects of a […]

RNC Chair Calls Out Obama in Philly, DA Seth Williams Responds

On Thursday, Republican National Committee Chair Reince Priebus appeared in Philadelphia with Senate candidate Tom Smith to tell voters that President Barack Obama promised jobs […]

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Michael Vick Has Apparently Learned Nothing From Last Year’s “Dream Team” Fiasco

If there’s one thing that every member of the 2011-12 Eagles should have learned last season, it’s that life is easier when  you under sell […]

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Deadspin, Essentially, Thinks That Paul Holmgren Is the Smartest Person on the Planet

Last night, the Flyers organization went ahead and decided that they’d like have Shea Weber wear an orange and black sweater for the rest of […]

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Celeb Scoop: Miley Cyrus Eats Lunch at Capital Grille

Miley Watch 2012. On Wednesday afternoon—while you were working and not being photographed by paparazzi—Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth ate lunch at Capital Grille. [PhillyChitChat] […]

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Police Interview Suspect in Attempted South Philly Abduction [UPDATE]

Police are reportedly interviewing a suspect in relation to the attempted abduction of a 10-year-old girl in South Philly. City officials announced a $10,000 reward […]


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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Niagara Falls Tightrope-Walking Guy Takes Stunt Down the Shore

Nik Wallenda—that guy who walked a tightrope across Niagara Falls while wearing a harness so as to not be daring at all—has announced his intention […]

Council President Clarke Is Donating His Raise to the Obama Campaign

Mayor Michael Nutter and a number of city officials are set to receive automatic pay increases. Of the officials up for the pay bump, six […]

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T.O. Agrees to Pay Child Support, Avoids Jail

Driveway situp enthusiast and former Philadelphia Eagle Terrell Owens showed up in an Atlanta court on Thursday in a successful attempt to avoid jail time. […]

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The Franklin Institute Wants You to Walk Through “Your Brain”

Thanks to a renovation project in 2004, The Franklin Institute’s “The Giant Heart” includes a 5,000 square-foot exhibit with interactive devices and a massive EKG […]

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What We Love: Perfect Pairs

Barneys NY shares gay love letters

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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.


Mayor Nutter Wants to See Mitt Romney’s Tax Returns

Mayor Nutter and a number of other mayors have sent a strongly-worded letter to Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney urging the release of his tax […]

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Police Have Third Suspect in Custody After Monday’s Rec Center Rape

Police have the third of four suspects accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in the stairwell of  Kingsessing recreational center. Two of the suspects were […]

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VIDEO: Warren and Annette’s Trans Son

The 20-year-old gets personal

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Governor Christie Set to Sign Bill to Send Non-Violent Offenders to Rehab

On Thursday morning, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is expected to sign a bill that will, eventually, sentence non-violent drug offenders in the Garden State […]

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