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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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Apparently, There’s a Lap Dance Tax

First they came for your soda, then they came for your smokes, and now they’ve come for your … strippers? Yes, City Hall has slipped […]

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It’s Edward Snowden’s Fault Everyone Is All Mad at Us

Ask Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey why U.S. ties with nations abroad are strained, and he’s got the culprit: Edward Snowden. Apparently, […]

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If You’re Still Down the Shore, Pull Up Your Pants. Seriously.

Old habits die hard, but the end is extremely nigh for baggy, saggy pants on the Wildwood boardwalk. Baggy drawers were actually supposed to be […]

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Sam Hinkie Slashes His Way to the Future

If Sixers’ GM Sam Hinkie wants to get his team anywhere close to playoff contention in the coming seasons, he would be wise to stay […]

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Did My Jury Help Set a Gun Thug Free?

Last week, I may have helped put a gun thug back on the streets of Philadelphia. We’ll skip his name for now and simply call […]

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Trend Alert: Summer Camp for Grown-Ups!


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.


Weekend Roundup

Cabaret for QFest, LGBT artists at MilkBoy, and more!

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65-Year-Old Philly Virgin Running for President

There was a man roaming around Independence Mall yesterday who says he’s running for president in 2016 on the Patriot Party ticket. He may just […]

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Philly-Area College Ranked “Second Worst” in the Country

Do you or a loved one attend Valley Forge Christian College? We’re so sorry. A study by PayScale.com has ranked the formerly non-accredited Phoenixville school […]

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Terrified Passengers Pretty Sure U.S. Airways-American Merger Is Illegal

Nervous travel agents and passengers–joining forces at last!–have filed a lawsuit seeking to block the proposed U.S. Airways-American Airlines Merger on antitrust grounds. The plaintiff’s […]

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ICYMI: Great Video of Last Night’s Fireworks

In case you missed it… Also, somebody reportedly fired a bb gun into the crowd, which at the time, probably appeared scarier than it was. […]

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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.


Playdar: ‘Ciara’ Album Review

Does it live up to the hype?

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New York Times Profiles Gayborhood’s Transformation (A Little Late)

Tomorrow’s news, today. Or should we say: Yesterday’s news, tomorrow. This Sunday’s New York Times features a photo essay on Philly’s revamped 13th street corridor. It’s […]

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Judge Rules that Ex-Miss Pennsylvania Owes Donald Trump $5M

Memo to everyone: It is indeed a crime to make up plausible sounding things about Donald Trump and his empire. A federal judge in New […]

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Fishtown Reality Show Debuts on Discovery Channel Tonight

Tonight at 10 p.m. the Discovery Channel debuts a new show it’s calling “Philly Throttle“. It’s set in “hard-nosed” Fishtown, at Liberty Vintage Cycles. Gist: […]

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