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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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Forget Everything Else: Today Is Probably Gay Marriage Day

Yes, we’ll be covering other news today at The Scoop. But honestly: Today is almost certainly Gay Marriage Day at the Supreme Court. One way […]

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Voting Rights Decision Was Pure Judicial Activism

Hello conservatives, I have a request for you: Please, please, please, for the love of God, please never complain about “judicial activism” ever again. If […]

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New Jersey To Become Second U.S. State to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy

Our neighbor steps up.

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Daily News Writer Critiques Today’s Daily News

Here’s the blog post Daily News scribe/all-around rabble-rouser Will Bunch just posted at Philly.com: He writes: “Story complaing about high city taxes (even as it […]

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Philly Police Nab 467 Pounds of Pot in Sting Operation

Philly.com reports that police have announced the seizure of 467 pounds of pot—around $2.1 million—in a sting operation. Other details, however, are unknown: “Due to […]

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Mormons Will Stop Annoyingly Knocking on Your Door, Will Start Trying to be Your Annoying Facebook Friend

I saw a bunch of sweaty young men get on the PATCO train to Collingswood on Monday afternoon, all dressed in dark pants, white button-down […]


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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West Philly Rapper Gains Notice for Lebron-Loving Song

NESN reports: LeBron James didn’t mute the comparisons between himself and Michael Jordan by winning his second NBA title. If anything, he only made them […]

WEIGH IN: Who Are Philly’s LGBT Health Heroes?

Let’s get them recognized.

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Flyers Goalie Bryzgalov Is Cut

The Flyers’ website reports that goalie Ilya Bryzgalov has been cut: “I met with Ilya this morning and informed him that we are going to […]

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Cop, Videotaped in Punching, Tries to Get Job Back

You’ll remember Jonathan Josey, the former Sexy Single who,  as a Philly police lieutenant, was videotaped punching at woman at the Puerto Rican Day Parade […]

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The Supreme Court Was Right on Voting Rights

This morning, the Supreme Court struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, inciting a wave of liberal outrage. Since the historic bill […]

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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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The Liberal Media Hates Nik Wallenda’s Christianity

On Sunday night, seventh-generation daredevil Nik Wallenda walked 1,400 feet on a wire stretched high above the windy Little Colorado River Gorge. While his family […]

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Bradley Cooper Once Bashed His Pretty Face Into Concrete

Checking in on the latest from Philly homeboy Bradley Cooper: Bradley Cooper has revealed how he gave up drink and drugs when he was 29 after […]

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Nutter: Federal Budget Cuts Are Hurting Philadelphia

AP reports on Mayor Michael Nutter’s speech to the State Budget Crisis Task Force, meeting today at the National Constitution Center. Nutter said the federal budget […]

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Will the Zimmerman Verdict Spark L.A.-Style Riots?

That sticky, humid feeling as beads of sweat roll down your back is not summer — it’s the tension in the air from the George […]

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