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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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PHOTOS: Philly Celebrates Supreme Court’s Decision to Strike Down DOMA

This is how we do it.

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Hillary Clinton to Receive Nat’l Constitution Center’s 2013 Liberty Medal

It’s been quite a week for Clintons-at-National Constitution Center news. Following Bill’s appearance earlier there earlier this week, it was announced today that Hillary Clinton will […]

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Patriots’ Hernandez Now Being Investigated for Two More Murders

On the heels his arrest yesterday for a June 17th murder in Massachusetts, former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is now being investigated […]

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3 Philly Watering Holes Make Out’s ‘200 Greatest Gay Bars in the World’ List

Congrats to the winning trio.

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What You Have in Common with 500,000 Other Philadelphians

Ah, July 4th. That time everybody from Philadelphia leaves for the beach, and everybody from outside of Philly comes into town to take pictures of […]

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How the DOMA Ruling *Could* Affect Pennsylvania

Yesterday I reported that the status of gay marriage in Pennsylvania won’t be affected at all by yesterday’s Supreme Court rulings on DOMA and Prop […]


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.


PLAYDAY: 6 New Tracks That Prove Disco Is Staying Alive, Staying Alive

Click to shake your groove thing.

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Video: National Gun Lobby Releases Zany Anti-Pat Toomey Ad

The National Association for Gun Rights has its sights set on pinko commie arch-conservative Pat Toomey, releasing the first ad yet that has criticized the state’s […]

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Pittsburgh Comes to Senses, Decides Not to Bid for 2024 Olympics

Here’s a poll the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is putting to its readers, along with my answer. Missing is the “hahahahaha” response option. Pittsburgh was one of […]

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The Sad, Sad Auction of Monica Lewinsky’s Lingerie

Bidding on Lot #375 closes at 8 p.m. today. What’s up for auction? “An Extraordinary Lot of Items From Monica Lewinsky — Used by Kenneth […]

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Gosnell Issues a Surprising “Not Guilty”

The Inquirer reports: West Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell continued working from his own playbook Wednesday, rejecting for a second time a federal prosecutor’s plea […]

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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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Let’s Fix Congress by Kicking Out the Millionaires

On Face the Nation on Sunday, host Bob Schieffer let loose on our “do-nothing” Congress, lamenting how much things have changed since he first came […]

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Photo: Snoop Lion Spotted at PHL Today

A Reddit user reports that Snoop Lion, aka Snoop Dogg, was passing through PHL this morning. This photo, which does indeed depict PHL, and does […]

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PHOTOS: Male Stripper Exhibit Gets a Big Gay Send Off

Snaps from the closing of “Tease.”

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New Demolition Crew at 22nd and Market Not Perfect Either

There’s a new demolition crew finishing the job at the site of this month’s building collapse, at 22nd and Market. But they too, reports City […]

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