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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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Man Accused of Killing Off-Duty Cop Posts Bail

Kareem Alleyne—the 35-year-old man accused of killing Philadelphia police Officer Marc Brady—has been released on bail. Officer Brady and Alleyne reportedly had “bad blood” as […]

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Target’s Gay Greeting Cards

Care enough to send the queerest?

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How Philly Comedians Handle Hecklers

Last week, comedian Daniel Tosh’s handling of a heckler started a firestorm online. His remarks were out of line, but a lot of people seemed […]

Jersey Folks Think Christie Is a Leader, Not a Bully

A new Quinnipiac University poll shows that more voters in the Garden State consider Governor Chris Christie a leader than a bully. Results indicate that […]

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Mayor Nutter Creates Office of Grants in Philadelphia

The Office of Grants is now a thing that exists in Philadelphia. Mayor Nutter created the office on executive order and placed Maari Porter—who’s been […]

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Could A New Drug Help Prevent HIV?

The facts about Truvada


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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Today Show Uses Footage of Wrong Black Eagles Quarterback During Vick Interview

Michael Vick was on the Today Show on Tuesday morning to plug his new V7 clothing line talk about his fall from grace and his […]

VIDEO: President Obama and First Lady on “Kiss Cam”

On Monday night, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were at the U.S. Men’s Olympic Basketball Team’s exhibition game in Washington D.C. The […]

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It’s Dangerous to Be a Pedestrian in Philly

One of Philadelphia’s strongest assets has always been its walkability. Unlike some cities where it’s absolutely essential to own a car, plenty of people live […]

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The Dodgers Want, Basically, Every Phillie Who Was on Our ’08 Team

Since the Dodgers were recently bought for $2 billion dollars, the rumor mill has been churning out all sorts of gossip involving the club. Many […]

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Confessions of a Microsoft Office Fan

Can I tell you that my heart leapt yesterday morning? As I was scanning my news feeds, I came across this item from PC World: […]

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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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Parenting 101: How to Raise a Bad Employee

Have you ever been to a tee-ball game? Scooping out your own eyeballs with a plastic spoon by the end of whatever they’re calling the […]

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Morning Scoop: The Phillies Are Legitimately on a Winning Streak (Really)

Phillies Win Again. A 3-2 win over the Dodgers—in part thanks to Ryan Howard’s first home run of 2012—makes three straight for the good guys. […]

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Bitches Are Back in Political Animals

Like a tall rum and tonic served poolside, USA’s frothy new Political Animals offers cool relief from a blistering summer. More, please. Having lost patience […]

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PHOTOS: QFest Film Festival

Highlights from HughE Dillon

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