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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)
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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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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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Brian Sims On How Today’s SCOTUS Decisions Affect Pennsylvania

What’s next for Pennsylvania?

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15 Ways Philly Out-Portlands Portland

This week the website Houzz has a list of 15 things people can do to make their neighborhoods more communal. And wouldn’t you know it, […]

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Eagles Coach Chip Kelly Sanctioned by NCAA

The NCAA has handed down sanctions against the Oregon football program, the recent fiefdom of now-Eagles coach Chip Kelly. Our sister blog Birds 24/7 brings […]

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Grading the Films of Rick Santorum’s Christian Movie Company

Rick Santorum: attorney, former United States senator from Pennsylvania, presidential candidate, and now … movie mogul. Over the weekend, Rick Santorum announced that he is […]

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Twitter Reacts to Supreme Court’s Gay Marriage Rulings

As expected, Twitter overflowed with commentary when the Supreme Court issued its gay marriage rulings this morning. A roundup of commentary from Philadelphia and around […]

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Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA, 5-4; Technicality Will Allow Gay Marriage in California

The Supreme Court has struck down part of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which let states and the federal government refuse to recognize gay […]


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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Court Delivers Landmark Decisions on Prop 8 and DOMA

More on today’s historic happenings.

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WATCH: Gay Marine Proposes to His Marine Boyfriend

A reminder of what we’re fighting for.

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But Wait: Support Grows for Paula Deen

So, unhealthy foods czarina Paula Deen finally made it to the Today show this morning to sit down with Matt Lauer and apologize for being […]

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WATCH: West Philly Contestant on Project Runway

Dom Streeter, a 24-year-old animal caretaker from West Philly, is competing in this season’s edition of Project Runway. Does she have what it takes? We’ll […]

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Sam Katz Uses Kickstarter to Raise Money For Philly History Documentary

Sam Katz, the failed three-time candidate for Philly mayor, has achieved rather more success creating a 12-part documentary about the history of Philadelphia, but he […]

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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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NFL’s Bernard Pierce Carjacked in Philly

USA Today: Baltimore Ravens running back Bernard Pierce is “doing OK” after he was the victim of a carjacking in Philadelphia last Sunday, his agent […]

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WATCH: Paula Deen Sheds Tears on Today

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Today sums up: In an emotional interview, her first since she admitted having […]

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Yes, Pennsylvania Is Just As Racist As You Think It Is

So the other day, the Inquirer’s Inga Saffron noticed this: Shocking, but not surprising: PA is most prejudiced state outside the South, law professors find […]

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The Unbearable Ingratitude of Phillies Fans

I think we can all agree that it’s not a very good time to be a Phillies fan. The team has been under .500 for […]

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