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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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Opinion

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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John Bolaris Does Not Like it When You Say His Daughter Looks Like an Anteater

Former meteorologist and feud enthusiast John Bolaris, who may or may not be decamping for New York City, has gotten into another instant-classic spat. This […]

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L&I Evacuated and Shut Down New Gayborhood Bar Rosewood Last Night

May be tied to building collapse.

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Map: Only in Philly Do People Actually Say “Hoagie”

Everybody knows Philadelphians say things pretty…well, differently. Here’s a map created by North Carolina State grad student Joshua Katz that proves it. The blue parts? “Hoagie.” The […]

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L&I Shuts Down Center City Bar With Connections to Building Collapse

On Wednesday night, as the frantic search for survivors in the 22nd and Market building collapse in Philadelphia continued, the Department of Licenses & Inspection […]

Just in time for Pride, 15 LGBTQ Films You Can Stream Right Now

Lights, camera, rainbows!

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Judge Dismisses Tom Corbett’s Lawsuit Against NCAA

Tom Corbett’s quest to win over a state full of resentful and suspicious Penn Staters has come to a screeching halt after a federal juge dismissed […]


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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Heidi Klum’s Parenting 101: Pay Off Your Kids

If I were to tell you that I know a child who is given a $50-$60 video game for every week that he attends school, […]

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Say Goodbye to Philadelphia Traffic Court

What a sight to see: Harrisburg helping Philadelphia. The State House this week has passed a bill yesterday that will effectively neuter the city’s hopelessly […]

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Judge Orders Exception to Lung Transplant Policy for Sarah Murnaghan

Politico reports: A federal judge on Wednesday ordered HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to allow 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan to be moved to the adult lung transplant […]

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Is FringeArts Founder Nick Stuccio Nuts?

Philly Fringe festival founder Nick Stuccio is standing in a 10,000-square-foot shell across from Race Street Pier, nearly under the Ben Franklin Bridge. The windows […]

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Did Someone Try to Report Building Before it Collapsed? [Updated]

Update [2:38 p.m.] WHYY reports that a 3-1-1 call was indeed made in early May about a building being demolished, but it was not a […]

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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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What Does Bart Blatstein Think of Philly’s Future?

Few people have had a bigger impact on Philadelphia in the last couple of decades than Bart Blatstein, who’s not only re-imagined and revitalized Northern […]

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Don’t Blame Philly for Being So Small-Business Unfriendly

I must apologize to the City of Philadelphia. Just this week, a new survey put Philadelphia #27 out of 30 cities as “friendly” for small-business […]

Miley, Selena, Bridgit or Ariana: Which Disney Pop Tart Has Staying Power?

Our resident DJ weighs in.

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12 Most Mind-Blowing Fast Food Menu Items

This week, the nation braces itself for the premiere of the Dunkin’ Donuts’ new Glazed Donut Breakfast Sandwich. The “savory and sweet breakfast treat” features […]

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