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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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First Building Collapse Lawsuit Filed

That was quick. Nadine White, a 54-year-old mother of three who was working at the Salvation Army is suing the owner and the demolition crew […]

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Making Sense of the Fear Over Germantown H.S. Closure

When the School District of Philadelphia announced at the beginning of this year that it was closing 37 schools—a number later whittled down to 29—parents […]

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Forget the Tonys: Here, the Shows You Have See This Summer

This Sunday, Neil Patrick Harris will host the Tony Awards for the forth time. The entire night will really be the battle between two musicals: […]

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How to Win on Match.com

Since both men and women are waiting longer to get married, it’s become harder to find people using traditional methods such as marrying your high […]

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Looking for Pot at the Italian Market

A couple weeks ago, someone on Reddit published a photo of this handmade sign advertising marijuana plants. He said he snapped it at the Italian Market. […]

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President Obama’s Betrayal of Civil Liberties Is Complete

I was wrong. Last fall, I decided to vote for President Obama’s re-election. I did so even though I had deep concerns about his administration’s […]


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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Can Reform Conservatives Save the GOP?

On Monday, political commentator David Frum announced he is taking an extended break from his blog at the Daily Beast to focus his attention on […]

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These Are the Victims of the Building Collapse

Six people died in the building collapse that occurred yesterday on Market Street. All were reportedly in the Salvation Army building that was destroyed. Three […]

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Sister of Jersey’s Newest Senator Recently Got Kicked Out of a Springsteen Show

New Jersey, as of today, has a new Senator. His name if Jeff Chiesa. Surely there will be more information to report about his work […]

How to Get First Dibs On the Goods at This Year’s Art For the Cash Poor

Heads up, bargain hunters.

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Building Trades Blame Building Collapse on Shoddy Non-Union Labor

Pat Gillespie, the head of the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, says that his unions had been alerting the city’s L&I department about shoddy demolition […]

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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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Corbett to Sign Bill Restricting Abortion Rights Under Obamacare

Starting next year under the Affordable Care Act, Pennsylvania residents can use federally-run “exchanges” to shop for health insurance plans. The marketplaces will make comparative […]

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Christie Appoints Successor to Lautenberg

After all the debate about whether and when Chris Christie would hold a special election for a U.S. Senator to replace the late Frank Lautenberg, […]

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Bernard Hopkins Wants You to Call Him “The Alien” Now

48-year-old North Philly product Bernard Hopkins, the oldest world champion in boxing history, has decided to retire … his nickname. Shedding his longtime tag “The […]

What Straight Guys Really Think About Gay Guys

One dude finds the answers.

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