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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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Mac Mart Wasn’t Even Supposed to Be Open During the Philly Boycott Ride. Here’s Why It Was

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SEPTA Considers King of Prussia Route

PlanPhilly reports: SEPTA’s next big idea – the King of Prussia Rail Line – is moving forward. This week the Authority hosted a public scoping meeting […]

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It’s Hot. I Want My Car Back!

I say it every year, but this year I mean it: It’s too hot to live. Seriously, screw Philadelphia. I’m getting out of this insufferable […]

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Mom: Sarah Murnaghan Recovering Slow But Steady From Lung Transplant

MyFoxPhilly reports: Ten-year-old Sarah Murnaghan is making slow but steady progress in her recovery. On Thursday, Sarah will undergo a small procedure that will allow […]

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Mayor Nutter Pens “After Trayvon” Cover Essay for Time

Speaking of unexpected magazine covers, Philly’s own Mayor Michael Nutter has a byline on the front of the latest issue of Time Magazine, with an […]

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Rolling Stone Under Fire For Boston Bomber Cover

Quite a brouhaha over Rolling Stone’s decision to put (alleged) Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on its cover. The outrage is coming from all quarters: Time Magazine […]

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Philly Mob “CFO” Gets 97 Months in Prison

Inky reports: Anthony “Ant” Staino Jr. once called himself the CFO of the Philadelphia mob and threatened to unleash “two gorillas” on a deadbeat debtor, […]

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.

Philly Drag Queens Take a Crack at Naming the Royal Baby

Princess Titties Rothchild Mcguillicutty?

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WATCH: Desean Jackson’s Rap Video With Snoop Dogg

He’s got diamonds on his neck. And it’s strictly for the sex. Somewhere, legions of football fans and coaches are griping that somebody should be […]

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“Massive Dance Party” Coming to Philadelphia

KYW Newsradio reports on Philadelphia Dance Day, coming on July 27: It’s happening on July 27, and all of the workshops before 5:30 p.m. are […]

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Philly’s Kevin Hart Has Fourth-Highest-Grossing Concert Film Ever

Forbes reports on the blazing career of Philly comedian Kevin Hart, who is ranked No. 6 on the magazine’s list of top-earning comedians. But by […]

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Openly Gay Woman to Run for Governor of Maryland

Get ready for Heather Mizeur.

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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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Chris Christie Promises He Isn’t “Going Hollywood”

The New York Daily News reports: Chris Christie assured Jersey voters Tuesday that he isn’t going Hollywood just because he made a cameo on Michael J. […]

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Mega Millions Jackpots To Get Bigger, Farther Out of Reach

KYW Newsradio says lottery jackpots are about to get bigger. There’s a “but” though: The good news is that the jackpots are going to be […]

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Kathleen Kane Has Got to Go

Politics can be a very slimy business. We’ve seen politicians go to jail for stealing, lying and cheating: Jesse Jackson Jr., Tom Delay and Richard […]

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Eakins Oval Transforms into Family Fun Spot

Our friends at Foobooz have already noted the arrival of food trucks at Eakins Oval—it’s part of a broader summertime transformation of the space into […]

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