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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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The List: Philadelphia’s Worst Fires (and How We’ve Recovered)

Between wildfires in Colorado and the two big blazes in New Jersey—Delanco and Seaside Heights—in the last two weeks, fires have dominated the news cycle. […]

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VIDEO: Maruca’s Tomato Pies Owner Vows to Rebuild After Fire

Maruca’s Tomato Pies suffered only minor damage after Hurricane Sandy last year, but couldn’t evade the wrath of the latest disaster to strike the Seaside […]

PLAYDAR: These Divas Will Sing the Soundtrack to Your Fall

A look at what’s ahead for the ladies of pop.

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Some Lucky Devil in Jersey Won the Lottery for a 3rd Time

I don’t know if this news will persuade or dissuade people from playing the lottery. Philly.com reports that Steven Ontell, a retired cop from Passaic, […]

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5 Local Politicians Hating On Vlad Putin

As my colleague Joel Mathis noted yesterday, Vladimir Putin wrote perhaps the most astonishing, chutzpah-filled op-ed every to grace the pages of the New York […]

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CUTE BREAK: Man Proposes to Boyfriend in Home Depot Aisle

Watch the adorable video.


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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PHOTO: Just-Traded Union Goalie Chris Konopka With Girlfriend Maria Papadakis

Our very own Scenester, HughE Dillon, informs us that the below photo, taken last night at Feastival, is the only one you’ll find  online of […]

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Is Nutter Running for Senate in 2016?

Last week, the political chattering class had itself a little spectulate-fest about why the mayor was holding a fundraiser. The Daily News has a juicy little item […]

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Why Jersey *Shouldn’t* Rebuild the Shore After Sandy

Today in contrarianism: The Atlantic Cities has a post up by Columbia researcher Klaus Jacob arguing that trying to rebuild the Jersey Shore is a […]

Curio Theatre Co. to Debut Lesbian ‘Romeo and Juliet’

More LGBT theater in Philly.

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Schoolmageddon ’13: Masterman and Central Lose Their Libraries

The brunt of Philadelphia’s schools crisis–think shuttered schools in low-income neighborhoods–has fallen on the less celebrated of Philadelphia’s traditional public schools. But the ongoing funding […]

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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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Report: Corbett Will Accept Medicaid Expansion…Basically

Corbett must really be worried about his re-election chances (if not the uninsured of Pennsylvania). Several outlets are reporting that he will go ahead with […]

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WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Dueling Drag Brunches, Get Your Hair Did For Charity and More!

What the gays are doing this weekend.

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5 Ways Dating is Different for Women in Their 50s

Listen up ladies: 50 is the new perfect milestone in the dating world, and the men want you. The fact is that in 2013, middle-aged […]

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Las Vegas Loves Chip Kelly

Seems like Vegas oddsmakers are just as confident in the Eagles’ chances after one freaking game as Eagles fans are here back home. The Eagles Super […]

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