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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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We’re Not Even the Best at Being Fat Anymore

Just when you think you’ve got a handle on something, it slips away. The United States, known above all else as the land of fleshy […]

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Let Bert and Ernie Out of the Closet

Come out, come out, Bert and Ernie! Latest to lobby for the Sesame Street duo’s liberation is the New Yorker. Its iconic cover last week […]

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Water Ice in South Philly Just Got Less Good

If you’ve been in South Philly any summer of the past 37 years, you’ve probably had or seen a little bit of Italiano’s water ice […]

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Cleveland Captives Release “Thank You” Video

The three women held captive in a Cleveland home for 10 years have released a video statement thanking the public for the support since their […]

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The Future of IVF: Designer Babies and Ultimate Soldiers

When Edward Snowden alerted the world to the United States government’s massive PRISM surveillance program, the subsequent ride up the bestseller lists for George Orwell’s […]

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Philly Judge Orders NFL, Concussed Players to Play Nice

US District Judge Anita Brody ordered the NFL and some 5,000 players to enter mediation talks to reach a settlement in the ongoing NFL concussions […]


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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BUY THIS: Kitchenette’s Well-Endowed Weenie Roaster

Changing the way you roast hot dogs.

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Hillary Clinton Is Somewhere Nearby. We Can Feel it.

My Hillary senses have been tingling all morning, and I’ve finally found out why. The former Secretary of State is set to visit Bryn Mawr […]

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Gosnell to Plea in Pill Mill Case

Dr. Kermit Gosnell is expected to enter a second change in plea in his federal pill mill case, in which he is accused of illegally […]

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So, Wait, Did Donovan McNabb Barf at the Super Bowl?

It’s been debated about for years now, with all the he-said, she-said constantly contradicting any clear story, but we finally have a definitive answer to […]

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The Real Story of the Gayborhood Revival

“We love 13th Street!” proclaim chef Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran on their website. It clearly shows: The pair, partners in business and in life, […]

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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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Gay Marriage: Coming Soon to Pennsylvania?

This, ladies and gentlemen, is the natural outcome of the Supreme Court’s DOMA ruling just 13 days ago. Pennsylvania’s own Defense of Marriage Act, passed […]

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IRS Leaks Social Security Numbers of Thousands of Americans

The IRS has apparently gotten into the government information leak game, too, having recently exposing up to 2,318 Social Security Numbers, according to a watchdog […]

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The Catholic Church Really Doesn’t Want Female Priests

Chestnut Hill College’s plans to host Fr. Helmut Schüller, an Austrian priest associated with the infamous (among Catholics) “Call to Disobedience” movement, have been met […]

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Sarah Murnaghan Develops Pneumonia After Second Lung Transplant

The challenges aren’t yet over for Sarah Murnaghan, the young cystic fibrosis patient who recently received a second lung transplant at CHOP after her first […]

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