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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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Hey Look Everybody! Good Economic News For Philadelphia! (Except for the Obamacare Part)

Bloomberg reports: Manufacturing in the Philadelphia region expanded more than forecast in July, the latest sign of an improving outlook for the industry after a […]

READ: 3 Short Stories Highlight Triumphs and Struggles for Local LGBTQ Millennials

Good reads.

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Report: Sandusky Victims to Get $60 Million From Penn State

Philly Business Journal: Victims of Jerry Sandusky‘s sexual abuse will receive a $60 million settlement from Penn State, according to The Legal Intelligencer. The settlement encompasses most […]

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ESPN’s Ashley Fox Recalls Sexism in the Eagles Locker Room

ESPN this week ran Let Them Wear Towels, a documentary about the challenges that faced the first generation of women sports reporters and the sexism […]

News

WATCH: (Stuff) South Philly Girls Say

Well. This really isn’t safe for work. And it missed the whole “Shit (Group of People) Say” video phenomenon by about a year. But. Still […]

News

Pot Protest at Liberty Bell Could Last For Weeks, Assuming Protesters Don’t Wander Off in Search of Cheetos

The Daily Chronic reports: After six successful rallies, The Panic Hour and Philly NORML, joint organizers of the event, will return to Independence National Historic Park, […]


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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Suit Challenges Philly Drug Unit, “Stop and Frisk”

Via Philadelinquency, a Philadelphia man named Frederick George has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia—including D.A. Seth Williams, Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey, […]

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TREND: Naked Girlfriend Photo Parties?

There are reports in the media that something called a “special event boudoir photography party” is a growing trend in the U.S., with some photographers […]

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Haverford Votes to Ban Roosters

Delco News Network: HAVERFORD — Commissioners recently approved an amendment to an animal control ordinance that includes a prohibition on keeping roosters anywhere in the […]

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Why Has Mayor Nutter Disappeared From Twitter?

In the past week, a number of people have asked me some version of the same question: “What’s up with Mayor Nutter’s Twitter account?” No, […]

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PA Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Named Best of 2013

Let’s hear it for CPGLCC.

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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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Philly’s Hottest Photos!

We sent Philadelphia magazine photo intern Eddy Rhenals-Narvaez out into the haze this week with one directive: With a massive heat wave bearing down on […]

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Penn Prof Calls God a “White Racist,” Somehow Stirs Anger

Somebody has tenure! Anthea Butler, a professor of religious and Africana studies, penned an op-ed in the online magazine Religious Dispatch in which she decried […]

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Jerry Sandusky’s Adopted Son Tries to Change Name

CNN: Matt Sandusky, his wife and four children have filed a motion to have their names legally changed, court documents in Centre County, Pennsylvania, show. […]

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Emmy Nominees Announced; Netflix Makes Awards History

The Emmy nominations are out. AP reports: The Netflix series “House of Cards” is making Emmy history. The political intrigue saga received a best drama […]

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