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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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Bon Jovi Wants You to Smell Like Passion

Jersey’s own Jon Bon Jovi has inked a deal with Avon to be a celebrity spokesman for the new line of “Unplugged” fragrances for him […]

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New Law Means Abortion Clinics Must Upgrade or Risk Closure

A new bill that was enacted into law on June 19th. It’s called Act 122 and mandates that abortion clinics must upgrade their facilities. House […]

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More Than 66,000 Customers Still Without Power in Jersey

As of Tuesday morning, more than 66,000 customers in South Jersey were still without power as a result of the violent weekend storms. More than […]

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Guide to Free Parking at the Shore

Because you have five-dollar ice-cream cones to buy, here’s how to save money on parking when you’re … Gambling in Atlantic City Free Parking! A […]

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Philly’s Direwolf Captured in the Northeast

A wolf-Alaskan malamute mix that has been roaming Philly’s Pennypack Park was reportedly captured overnight. The animal was purchased in Florida as a pet and […]

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Celeb Scoop: Who Wants to Be in a Harrison Ford Movie?

Harrison Ford Movie Needs Extras. Heery Casting is looking for extras to play background roles in the upcoming Harrison Ford movie Paranoia. The film also […]


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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Jersey Schools Get 20 Percent of Anti-Bullying Funding

In March, Governor Chris Christie’s administration announced a $1 million fund to back Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights because a state panel ruled that the […]

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Is Doubting the Supreme Court Unpatriotic?

I’m sorry that Chris Stigall feels so mad and dispirited about last week’s historic Supreme Court ruling. But let’s remember how this discussion began in […]

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We Can Learn from Massachusetts

Today’s Transgender Equal Rights debate

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Why Philly’s MOVE Didn’t Join Occupy Philly

Ever since Occupy Philly began causing a stink in Philadelphia, I’ve been waiting for MOVE to make an appearance. After all, historically speaking, no other […]

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VIDEO: Sex Expert Talks 50 Shades of Grey

Timaree Schmit recently earned her PhD in human sexuality from Widener University, runs a sexuality website (sexwithtimaree.com), as well as a podcast about sex. I […]

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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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DeSean Jackson Makes a Cameo in a Mario-Themed Nike Commercial

DeSean Jackson apparently took a break from rapping bobbing and gesturing to make a cameo in a Mario Bros.-themed Nike commercial. It’s like Nick Arcade, […]

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Former Archdiocese CFO Cops to Stealing $900,000

Anita Guzzardi pleaded guilty on Monday to stealing stealing more than $900,000 from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia while serving as its CFO. Guzzardi—a 43-year-old Camden […]

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What We Love: Texts From Hillary

Hey Hil – I’m Gay

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Place Your Bets: How Long Will New Superintendent Last?

Welcome to Philadelphia, Dr. William R. Hite Jr., new superintendent and CEO of the School District of Philadelphia. Please note that “Broad Street” is what […]

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