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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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And the Bridal Party Wore Flip-Flops (Ugh)

I was at two weddings recently where most of the young women wore flip-flops all the way to walking into the ceremony, and then put […]

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Lead Inspector From Building Collapse Found Dead [Updated]

[Updated 9:50 am] City officials are holding a press conference about the suicide of the L&I inspector. City confirms at press conference that veteran L&I […]

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That Thunder You Hear Right Now? IT’S STOPPING THE U.S. OPEN! Ergo, God Hates Golf.

It is pouring at the us open…like firehose on a flat rock — Tom MacDonald–WHYY(@TMacDonaldWHYY) June 13, 2013 ABC News reports play at the US […]

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Chris Christie “Slow Jams The News” With Jimmy Fallon

TPM reports: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) paid a visit to “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” on Wednesday to join the host in “slow-jamming” […]

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Eagles’ Jason Peters Arrested in Alabama

Our colleagues at Eagles 24/7 have the news: Eagles left tackle Jason Peters was arrested in Monroe, Alabama early Wednesday morning for drag racing and resisting […]

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OK, Yeah, Whatever, NSA Spies

I have been trying, diligently, to develop a strong reaction to the NSA controversies that rattled the Obama administration this week. I’ve done so, in […]

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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Of Course Rory McIlroy Visited the Rocky Steps

Can’t come to Philadelphia and not see the “Rocky” steps!! #rocky #phillies #merion #usopen2013 twitter.com/McIlroyRory/st… — Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) June 12, 2013 AP reports: Turns […]

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Sarah Murnaghan’s Lung Transplant Called a Success

AP reports: A 10-year-old girl whose efforts to qualify for an organ donation spurred public debate over how organs are allocated underwent a successful double-lung […]

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Fishtown Man Finds Gator Near Sewer

Maybe they should call it “Gatortown” instead. Fox News reports: A Philadelphia man has offered a little gator aid — calling animal control authorities to […]

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WATCH: Golf Channel’s “Philly Tough” Promo

Here’s the Golf Channel’s “Philly Tough” promo for the U.S. Open. It is kind of awesome: “PHILLY TOUGH” – Live From The U.S. Open 2013 […]

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Wildwood Makes It Official, Bans Saggy Pants

And there are real teeth to the ban, too, as AP reports: Hindsight will soon be punishable by a $25 fine in this Jersey Shore […]

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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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Post-Building Collapse, What to Know About Hiring Contractors

A building collapses in Center City Philadelphia and six people are killed. It turns out that the demolition being done at an adjacent site was […]

Meet the New Mr. Gay Philadelphia

Heads up, fellas. He’s single.

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Philly Sports Fans: Tiger Woods Loves You

CBS 3 reports: Tiger Woods, when asked about the sportsfans of Philadelphia on Tuesday at Merion, he took that very direct route. It would be […]

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Banner Demands Nutter Resign Over Deadly Collapse

Banner plane was spotted over Philly with a message for @michael_nutter about fatal building collapse. @fox29philly twitter.com/kcarmean/statu… — Kyle Carmean (@kcarmean) June 12, 2013 Philly.com […]

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