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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)
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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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Penn Not Happy With Buzzfeed’s Inevitable Penn List

Buzzfeed publish a list (of course) about Penn called “19 Signs You Went to Penn.” Including: The list was apparently too obvious for Under the […]

Philly Man to Star in Next Cycle of America’s Next Top Model, Starting Tonight

Rooting for Cory Wade Hindorff.

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In Pennsylvania, Death Without Dignity

When it comes to marriage, State Attorney General Kathleen Kane proved herself ahead of the political curve earlier this month with her rejection of Pennsylvania’s […]

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Daulton, “Feeling Great,” Will Return to CBP This Weekend

Darren Daulton, who recently underwent surgery for two brain tumors, speaking on 97.5 the Fan yesterday: Daulton said he recently started exercising again as he […]

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30-Year-Old Woman Dies After Fall From Window of Luxury Condo

At 4:20 a.m. this morning, a still unidentified 30-year-old woman fell from the 12th story window of the luxurious Dockside Condominiums on the Delaware River. […]

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Chris Christie Vs. Rand Paul: Winner Take All?

One of the more fascinating summer fights this year is the nearly tennis-like public spat between Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY). […]


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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Are Gay Marriages Coming to State College Too?

State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham says that she can’t issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, she would honor those being handed out in Montgomery County. […]

Philly Drag Queen to Appear On Upcoming Episode of ‘Snooki & JWOWW’

Brittany Lynn and Snooki hit it off.

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Nutter’s Mystery Vacation Solved…We Think

Oh where oh where could Mike Nutter be? Turns out beauuutiful St. Lucia took him away from me. It appears though, the mayor and his […]

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The Roots and Fallon Cover “Blurred Lines”…with Toy Instruments

Jimmy Fallon, Robin Thicke, and the Roots, jammed into some place more cramped than the back of a Volkswagon, performing “Blurred Lines.” With tiny toy […]

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Your Summer 2013 Netflix Guide

It has been a disastrous summer for movies. Compared to last year, box office was down over 17 percent. (Much of this has been attributed […]

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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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How the Riley Cooper Video Hit the Internet

Deadspin has the tick-tock on how the infamous Riley Cooper video surfaced onto the series of tubes in the first place: Some guy offered them […]

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Five Broadcast TV Shows I Want to Watch This Fall

It’s August. Some of the summer’s hottest days are still ahead of us. But the end of the month brings Labor Day, which means fall, […]

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City Paper Weighs in on Philly Weekly Lawsuit; Everybody Else Weighs in on CP [UPDATE]

UPDATE [8:52 a.m.] City Paper has pulled the satire piece and issued an apology. City Paper writer Ryan Briggs tries to satirize Tara Murtha’s harassment […]

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Three Things About the PW Gender Discrimination Suit

I should start by saying that I don’t know Tara Murtha. We tumbled around in the same circles when I was at City Paper and […]

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