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How Far Did Rocky Go in His Training Run in Rocky II?

Rocky wasn’t just a boxer. He was a marathoner.


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Allan Domb: “Make Philly Fun Again”

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Inside the Philadelphia Art Museum’s Epic Meltdown

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New Documentary Boys to Fame Tells the Most Tender Eagles Story You’ve Probably Never Heard

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Ed Rendell Introduces “I’m Stuck!” App

The next time you get stuck in traffic, Ed Rendell wants you to write an angry letter to your congressman—right then and there. Seriously. This […]

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WATCH: Scarlet and Andrew’s Proposal Flash Mob in Washington Square

This is adorable. “On July 21st, Scarlet was expecting to dance in a flash mob, but she wasn’t expecting what her boyfriend Andrew had planned!” […]

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Zimmerman Trial: MSM Failed on Race

Race relations are at the fore of discussion in this country lately and for many reasons. Paula Deen’s recent fall from grace illustrates both the […]

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Unemployed Lawyer Sends Sexy Photo to Mass List of Potential Employers, His Biceps Go Viral

My chat with Brian Zulberti.

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Obama and McNabb Deserve Your Respect

President Barack Obama and former Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb sure do have a lot in common. I first noticed this a few years ago, but […]

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No More Private Parties at the North Shore Beach Club

The Daily News‘ Molly Eichel reports: NORTH SHORE Beach Club just got itself into hot water. The Northern Liberties members-only swimming pool canceled all of […]


Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.


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Revel Closes Poker Room in Ongoing Bid to Become Most Depressing Casino Ever

The Press of Atlantic City reports: Gamblers might be wanted at Revel Casino-Hotel, but come August they won’t be playing poker. The resort’s newest casino, […]

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How Americorps Teaches Philly to Outsiders

Redditor mreliotrosewater says: “My girlfriend is doing americorps in Kensington and snagged one of the pamphlets they give out-of-town participants.” Serious question, though: Does anybody actually […]

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Comcast Profit Rises, Becoming More Powerful Than You Can Possibly Imagine

Wall Street Journal: Comcast Corp.’s second-quarter profit increased 29% as the cable and entertainment company benefited from higher cable prices and growth at its NBCUniversal unit. […]

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Wynn Casino Proposal Gets Another Neighborhood Endorsement

PlanPhilly reports: The Olde Richmond Civic Association voted 191-20 in support of the Wynn Casino proposal for Delaware Avenue at a Monday night meeting. “The […]

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Montgomery County Not Backing Down on Gay Marriages

The Delco Times reports that Montgomery County isn’t backing down from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, despite a lawsuit from the state on Tuesday […]

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How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.

An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

Fifty years after founding their legendary Philadelphia International Records, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, with friends and collaborators from Thom Bell to John Oates to Patti LaBelle, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.


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Upper Darby Woman Wins $77 Million Powerball Jackpot

Fox 29 reports: Lottery officials confirmed Patricia Chandler of Upper Darby won the June 22nd Powerball jackpot of 131.5 million dollars. She opted for a […]

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Will the Roxy Theater Ever Reopen?

When we first learned last September that Sansom Street’s Roxy Theater was closing, it was sad — though not entirely unexpected — news. Center City’s […]

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State Slaps Montgomery Co. With Lawsuit to Stop Issuing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

We knew this was coming.

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Nutter: Cigarette Link to Explosion is “Pure Speculation”

NBC 10 reports: Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter said reports that Monday’s house explosion in South Philly may have been caused when a handyman lit a […]

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