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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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Germantown High Grad Bill Cosby Thinks Germantown High Should Close

Germantown High is closing at the end of this school year, but one of its most famous alumni—Bill Cosby—isn’t shedding any tears. He told NewsWorks […]

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Bear Roaming Philly Suburbs, Looking For Romance

AP reports: Police and wildlife officers are trying to track down a black bear that’s been spotted wandering around several residential areas in suburban Philadelphia […]

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Big Win for Metro Men’s Clothing

The men’s boutique scores IBA prize.

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Million-Dollar Powerball Ticket Sold in Montgomery County

CBS Philly reports: While the winning ticket for the nearly $600 million Powerball jackpot was sold in Florida, a lottery player who bought a ticket […]

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Gosnell Cited in Push to Restrict Abortions

Politico reports: Weeks after re-introducing a bill banning abortion after 20 weeks in Washington, D.C., Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) has rewritten it to set the […]

Lots of LGBTQ on SNL

Watch gay clips from this weekend’s episode.


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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Navy Yard Could Host Subaru’s New American Headquarters

Philadelphia Business Journal reports: In its quest to search for a new spot for its North American headquarters, Subaru of America Inc. has turned its focus […]

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City Journal: Is Mayor Nutter a Conservative in Disguise?

That’s the theory offered up by Ethan Epstein at the conservative magazine City Journal. (Full disclosure: I co-produce a regular podcast for the magazine’s website.) […]

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WATCH: The Rocky Training Montage. With Puppets.

Some truth: There are few days that go by that somebody on the Internet doesn’t post video of their jog up the “Rocky” steps at […]

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Job Security: Chip Kelly Has It, Michael Vick Doesn’t

If Chip Kelly is already tiring of questions regarding the identity of his starting quarterback, just imagine how he’ll feel come August, when his dragstrip […]

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Norcross Among Bidders for Cherry Hill Country Club

The Courier-Post reports: CHERRY HILL — Woodcrest Country Club will go on the auction block today, one year after the Cherry Hill landmark declared bankruptcy. […]

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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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WATCH: Worst National Anthem Screwup Ever

There are no words to describe how terribly this singer flubbed the National Anthem at a hockey game over the weekend. Set aside two minutes […]

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Monday Kickstarter

The weekend in LGBTQ headlines.

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Do the Words “Senator Palin” Excite You?

Senator Sarah Palin? Get used to the notion; it could happen. Mark Begich, a Democrat, is currently the junior senator from the great state of Alaska. […]

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Bieber Booed at Billboard Awards

Looks like the Justin Bieber backlash has finally gained critical mass: In what was uncharted territory for the pop superstar – at industry award shows if […]

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