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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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Computer Doesn’t Like Eagles QB Situation, Either

CBS Philly reports that a computer program called “The Predictalator” has decided the Eagles have a slightly better chance than, say, you, of winning the […]

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Empty Nesters Are Rejoining Their Adult Children. But Will The Kids Stay?

In 2006, Elizabeth McDonald moved to Bella Vista from River Forest, Ill. Last month, her parents followed her. Elizabeth grew up in River Forest, a […]

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6 Reasons to Not Have Kids (From Someone Who Has Her Own)

I need to weigh in on the pseudo news of the moment: Time magazine’s reportage on a 2010 study that showed “childlessness has risen across […]

25 Must-Read Works of LGBT Non-Fiction

Who wants to start a book club?

News

Hilarious List Ranks Philly Ninth-Best City for Pizza

Trip Advisor has unveiled its list of “America’s Top Pizza Cities,” and Philly ranks … ninth? San Diego and Las Vegas rank No. 1 and […]

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5 Ways Unions Can Improve Their Reps

What do you think of when someone mentions “unions.” Me? I think of striking workers marching down streets. I think of Tony Soprano. I think […]


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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Gilberton’s Scary Dem-Hating Police Chief Gets Profile in Libtard-Loving New Republic

Remember Mark Kessler, the rural Pennsylvania police chief last seen shooting targets and spewing profanities about “libtards” on YouTube? He’s profiled in the New Republic […]

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Drunk Passenger Forces Plane to Return to Philly

Stay classy, airline passengers: Police say U.S. Airways flight 742 took off at 7:51 p.m. and returned to Philly at 9:47 p.m. The plane turned […]

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Forbes: Atlantic City the Worst Place for Business

And the hits just keep on coming for good old Atlantic City. Yesterday, I reported that Conde Nast Traveler had declared A.C. to be one […]

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Is This Philly’s Worst Cop? Boyer Booted From the Force

The Daily News reports that Andre Boyer, a 17-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department, has been suspended with the intent to dismiss after being […]

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PA University Ranks No. 1 In Least LGBT-Friendly Colleges List

See who made the cut.

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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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Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson Visit CHOP

Our colleagues at GPhilly have the scoop about Adam Levine and Kelly Clarkson’s visit on Wednesday to Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania: This afternoon, Kelly Clarkson posted […]

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Philly Prosecutors Investigating JPMorgan Chase

The New York Times reports that banking giant JPMorgan Chase has revealed it faces both criminal and civil litigation over whether it sold “shoddy” mortgage securities […]

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Powerball Just Made Some People In New Jersey Very Rich

NBC News reports: Chances are you didn’t win, but at least three people were celebrating being propelled into the ranks of the super-rich early Thursday. […]

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Chink’s Steaks and Stand-Your-Ground Culture

Here’s a pattern I’m weary of. This should sound familiar: Celebrity uses racial slur. Having shocked and upset the public, celebrity apologizes. That apology, in […]

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