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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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WATCH: Flyers Goalie Gets Zombie Ben Franklin Mask

Steve Mason’s new mask is going to be cooler than Bryz’s old Yoda helmet.

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Point Breeze Residents Say Ori Feibush Fabricated “N-Word” Conversation, Make Cease-and-Desist Video

Well. Just when you think the conflict between developer Ori Feibush and the residents of Point Breeze couldn’t get any weirder, here’s this: A cease-and-desist […]

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Gary Payton Takes Credit for Iverson’s “Practice” Rant

Via Philly.com, Donovan McNabb and Gary Payton weigh in on Allen Iverson’s impending retirement. And Payton, in particular, gives the backstory behind Iverson’s famous “practice” […]

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NASDAQ Halts Trading Because DON’T PANIC!

This is why all our investments are in gold and potatoes, both of which are buried in an underground shelter: U.S. stock exchanges on Thursday […]

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Ad, Protests Ratchet Up Pressure on City Hall to Provide for Schools

Well, the American Federation of Teachers isn’t playing around, is it? That’s not the only sign of pressure on City Hall to do more for […]

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Mayor Nutter: Bike Share in Philly by Summer 2014

Just got a long press release from Mayor Nutter’s office (see below). Basically, the city’s ready to start a bike-sharing program of the type that’s […]


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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Philadelphia Is Seeking Gay Tourists, Again

On the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking “Get Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Gay” campaign, Philadelphia is once again reaching out to gay tourists—this time […]

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Could Ending Resign-to-Run Create the Next Fumo?

When Vince Fumo was hauled off to a Kentucky prison, there were murmurs that one day we might miss him. And now, we do. It’s […]

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Dead Man Granted Wish to “Make It Rain” Money From a Helicopter

NBC 10 reports that the late Leonard Maull was this week granted his dying wish to “make it rain”—$10,000 was thrown out the door of a […]

HEY CHIRL: Help! I Want to Be a Top But My Boyfriend Won’t Let Me

Give Chirl a whirl.

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Have More Sex, Make More Money

Now here’s a study I can get behind: People who have sex 4 times or more per week make more money than those who don’t. […]

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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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The Whole World Is Watching to See if Philly Boos Donovan McNabb

This is about as brilliant a defense of Donovan McNabb’s tenure as Eagles QB as exists—a thorough, funny, and wide-ranging case that the major criticisms […]

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Charlie Manuel’s Farewell Tour Is Getting Kind of Lengthy

The way it usually goes with mid-season manager firings is this: Manager gets fired. Everybody in the press spends a day or two writing about […]

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Philly Still Leads Country in Smartphone Thefts

NBC 10 reports on a study from mobile security firm Lockout, which re-affirms that Philadelphia is just a lousy place to hang onto your smartphone. […]

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Hillary Clinton Will Visit Philly Three Times This Fall, So Ed Rendell’s Year Is Made

CBS Philly reports that Hillary Clinton will visit Philadelphia three times this fall, and that Ed Rendell has her back. Former Governor and former DNC […]

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