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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)
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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Harry Reid: It’s Time to Nuke the Filibuster!

Oh, dear lord: We’re never going to get rid of the filibuster, are we? For a couple of hours there this week, it looked like […]

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Baseball Players Sure Love Their Adderall

University of Oklahoma right-handed pitching ace Jonathan Gray, one of the top three draft-eligible players in the country, made headlines last month when he tested […]

13 Questions with Bearded Ladies Cabaret Founder John Jarboe

See him this week with Martha Graham Cracker.

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Bradley Cooper Is Just a Regular Sexiest Man Alive, Like You or Me

Been awhile since we caught up with Philly homeboy Bradley Cooper, who says the blooming of his career into A-List superstardom hasn’t really changed him—even […]

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Facebook Says “Kill George Zimmerman” Page Does Not Violate Policy

Facebook has pretty much gone nuts since the announcement of Saturday’s not-guilty verdict in the Florida case of George Zimmerman, who shot and killed Trayvon […]

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Philly Mobster Gets 11 Years in Prison

AP reports: Reputed mob soldier Damion Canalichio (ka-nuh-LEEK’-ee-oh) has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for racketeering, a break from the 20 years sought […]


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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Documentary Chronicles Little League in Camden

Here’s the trailer for a forthcoming documentary about Little League baseball in Camden: The director, Steve Patrick Ercolani, is trying to raise $15,000 on Kickstarter […]

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WATCH: 86-Year-Old Grandma Does The Rocky Steps

Trust us when we say that literally dozens of times a day, somebody uploads a video of themselves running the Rocky steps at the Philadelphia […]

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CHECKLIST: 14 Gay Summer Must-Dos

Rounding up the season’s bests.

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Muslim Editor Wasn’t Talking About Philly’s White Supremacist Fireworks, Thank You Very Much

In a Monday story about Friday’s very late fireworks at the Phillies game, Daily News reporter Dana DiFilippo suggested some folks thought the ruckus had […]

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Phillies Beer Vendor Will Hawk Suds at All-Star Game

Because he sells beer at Citizens Bank Park, it’s possible that Ted Schoening is actually having a better year than the Phillies are. In any […]

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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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12 More Useless Pennsylvania Laws

State attorney general Kathleen Kane, in a controversial move, announced she won’t defend the state in a federal lawsuit that challenges Pennsylvania’s ban on gay […]

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At 78, Judge Dan Anders’ Mom Preps for First Marathon

Rooting for Kathleen Anders.

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What Did Charles Chaput Mean By “Pagan,” Anyway?

Religion News Service surveys a number of experts and theologians, but gets no closer to answering a question that’s been on our minds for about […]

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VIDEO: Charlie Day Gives Conan an “Always Sunny” Preview

Looks like there will be more unethical hijinks this season.

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