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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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Obama and Biden, in Scranton, Today

Scranton, sometimes home of Derek Jeter and the American Dream, will host another native son today–Joe Biden. Also, his sidekick Barack Obama. The president will […]

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McNabb and Iverson: A Tale of Two Retirements

The tale of two retirements speaks volumes about Philadelphia and our relationship with our sports stars. Allen Iverson is finally calling it quits after running […]

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McGinty Nets Big Philly Endorsement for Governor

It’s on– Northeast Philly gal and Rendell Environmental czar Kathleen McGinty has got one of the gubernatorial race’s first high(ish) profile endorsements. On Thursday Katie […]

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The Internet Lost Its Mind Over Ben Affleck Last Night

Ben Affleck will be playing Batman. The people are not happy. It wasn’t a nightmare. Ben Affleck is…Batman. http://t.co/MgITFv6vrh — New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) […]

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New Philly Travel Ad Stars Drag Queen Miss Richfield 1981

Watch Miss R in action.

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5 Ideas for Playing Hooky Down the Shore Next Week

These are the days when summer lovers start to panic: The first few leaves have fallen, hoodies are being pulled out of closets, and, even […]


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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Joan Shepp Gets New Walnut Street Location

Six months after announcing she was leaving her longtime Rittenhouse outpost (“We’re definitely not wanted here.”), Joan Shepp has found a new home. And it’s […]

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These 5 Philly Bridges Are Apparently Quite Unsafe

Frustrated by Harrisburg’s pathetic inability to pass a routine transportation bill, Penn DOT has gone ahead and placed weight restrictions on 1,000 of Pennsylvania’s bridges. […]

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This Week’s Winners and Losers: Oprah, Gaga, True Blood, more

This week’s entertainment news was anything but slow. Here are just a few of the week’s winners and losers. Winner: Oprah Winfrey Oprah has been […]

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Three Reasons Bike Share Will Succeed in Philly

I am thrilled that Philadelphia is getting a bike share program. And I am terrified the city is going to screw it up. Let’s face […]

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PHOTOS: Citizens Take to the Streets to Demand School Funding

On Thursday, in anticipation of tonight’s final School Reform Commission meeting before the start of the school year, members of organizations such as Philadelphia Coalition […]

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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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We Need to Rebrand the Climate Change Conversation

As the Earth appears to snap, crackle and pop into a molten lava pulp of pain, the reaction of its largest super power inhabitant is […]

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It’s Philly Naked Bike Ride Time Again. Feel Free to Shudder.

Yup. It’s time for the annual Philly Naked Bike Ride, or, as we like to call it: “1,000 Bike Seats In Desperate Need of Lysol […]

From Tired Farmhouse to Showplace of Grand Country Living

It’s simply fabulous.

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The List: 7 Great, Not-Sandy-Related Songs About New Jersey

You’ve heard “Stronger Than the Storm.” You’ve heard it so many times. At last, there’s a new batch of eff-Sandy songs now that the Stronger than […]

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