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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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SMIZE QUEEN: Tyra Makes a Grown Man Cry

Our weekly Top Model recap.

News

Are Whites Stripping the Word “Racist” of Its Meaning?

Even though we’ve got the Democratic primary for the New York City mayoral race out of the way (well … sort of), for some reason […]

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PHOTO: Marc Vetri Hovers Over Obama’s Shoulder During Navy Yard Shooting Address

Speaking to the press this afternoon, President Obama vowed to bring to justice those responsible for the “cowardly” mass shooting this morning at the Washington […]

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Look Out, Abington: the Red Light Cameras Are Coming

Red light cameras: not just for the city anymore. We all have Abington Township , the first municipality outside of Philly to install the cameras, […]

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Al Sharpton Says Tom Corbett Has Money for Jails, But Not Schools

Reverend Al Sharpton threw his hat into the Philly schools’ budget crisis ring over the weekend, saying that Gov. Corbett is willing to supply cash […]

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Ex-Penn Prof. Rafael Robb Is Still Deluded, Even After Prison

Seven years ago, ex-Penn economics professor Rafael Robb beat his wife, Ellen Gregory Robb, to death with a metal bar. Then, he staged a break-in […]


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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If You’re Poor and Need Insurance, Tom Corbett Wants You to Find a Job

Tom Corbett has a plan to provide insurance for 500,000 uninsured Pennsylvanians as part of his proposed Medicaid changes—all you’ve got to do is get […]

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Revel Sued Over Summer Refund Promotion

Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse for Atlantic City’s newest ailing gambling palace, someone throws a lawsuit. One New York couple is suing […]

DO THIS: Visit Gay Philly’s Public Art Photo Contest

The prizes are pretty fab.

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Up to 8 in 10 Welfare Applicants Denied Assistance in Pennsylvania

As we begin to climb out of the Great Recession, rules for getting on cash welfare are getting tighter, and more people are getting denied. […]

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In PA, the End for Cyberbullies is Nigh

Online bullies headquartered in Pennsylvania, take note: your days of web tyranny are drawing to an end. So, you know, get your last shots in […]

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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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Philly Realtors Are Placing Classified Ads Looking for Sellers

Well, we knew the Philly housing market was doing pretty well, but not this well. So well, in fact, that local realtors have been putting […]

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Cory Booker, Slumlord?

Between running his city and running for Senate, Newark Mayor Cory Booker has been a little preoccupied recently. Enough, apparently to forget that he owned […]

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Nina Davuluri: Our Most American Miss America Yet?

Last night, Nina Davuluri, a woman of Indian descent, was crowned Miss America. Soon, a small wave of imbecilic panic spread. Neither Miss America nor […]

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Miss America, Paula Deen and Pathetic White Racism

Few things unite white America more than beauty pageants and butter. Therefore, last night, when white America watched with rapt attention as ABC News highlighted […]

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