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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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Drexel Wants to Kick Bolt, Megabus Off Its Lawn

Long before Kai the Homeless Alleged Murderer was apprehended at the dingy Greyhound Station in Center City, young commuters have preferred Bolt Bus and Megabus […]

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Halladay Returns!*

Roy Halladay returned to the mound today for the first time since his (potentially career-killing) shoulder surgery in May. Opponent: Gulf Coast League Pirates. The […]

Why Is Queen Latifah On Equality Forum’s List of LGBT History Month Icons?

This one has us scratching our heads.

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Some Amazing Person Filled in the Trolley Tracks on 11th Street

Bikers of the world rejoice and head over to City Paper, where you’ll find some encouraging news about the scourge of trolley tracks that have […]

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Bald Eagles in PA Apparently Not Endangered Anymore

Newsworks reports:  “The Pennsylvania Game Commission could vote to remove bald eagles from the state’s list of “threatened” species this fall. The commission says Wednesday that its Bureau […]

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TRAILER: Cory Monteith’s Last, Philly-Set Movie

Here’s the trailer for McCanick, one of deceased Glee star Cory Monteith’s final two films, both of which will premiere at the Toronto Film Festival next […]


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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PA Gay Rights Bill Killed By You-Know-Who

It’s widely assumed that before gay marriage comes to Pennsylvania, a basic LGBT non-discrimination law needs to pass. (I.E. a statewide law that would make […]

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TMZ: Terrence Howard Evicted

It’s been quite an August for Lafayette Hill-based actor Terrence Howard, who co-stars with Oprah in Lee Daniels’ The Butler, which comes out this week. […]

Philly Non-Profit Works to Marry Gay and Religious Communities

Because being gay is divine.

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Schools WILL Open On Time After Nutter Comes Up With $50M [Updated]

Update [1:30 p.m] City Council President Darrell Clarke, inevitably, disagrees with the plan. One, he says the city needs permission from Council to borrow. Two, […]

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LISTEN: Victor Fiorillo Discusses Terrence Howard on the Preston & Steve Show

Earlier this week, Victor Fiorillo uncovered a previously un-reported incident of a violent altercation involving Terrence Howard at a Philadelphia-area diner. He discussed that story […]

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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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Wharton Now Suing Everyone and Everything Called “Wharton”

Penn is suing a five-year-old Jersey firm called “Wharton Advisers Corp.” for selling “financial consulting services that are inferior to The University’s services sold under […]

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Will Everyone Involved in the Obama/Kimye/Jenner Feud Please Shut Up?

So, by now you’ve probably heard that there’s an Internet war between President Obama and Kris Jenner. There are polls and “teams” and Buzzfeed is […]

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Corbett Fails to Disclose Vacation Home in South Carolina

Tom Corbett, so modest. Most of us, upon purchasing beachfront property in beautiful Hilton Head, South Carolina, would have splashed the news all over our […]

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Delaware Teen Caught with 3,500 (!) Bags of Heroin

3,582 bags to be precise. That sounds like a lot, but as the above photo demonstrates, one could probably fit this into a backpack. Because […]

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