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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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Bring Your Questions

Brian Sims to hold Town Hall meeting tonight.

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Le Bec Fin Is Closing

It’s been a good run, Bec. As Inquirer writer Michael Klein writes, the storied Walnut Street restaurant was never quite able to shed its “gilded-age, […]

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The Benghazi Emails, Formatted for Your Convenience

There doesn’t appear to be a smoking gun among the infamous “Benghazi emails” the Obama administration released yesterday. (No cover-up of a terrorist attack they […]

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15 Questions for Skating Champ Johnny Weir

Over at G Philly, Josh Middleton interviews figure skater Johnny Weir, who will be in at the Hotel Monaco in Philadelphia this weekend to receive […]

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Hooray? Roy Halladay’s Shoulder Surgery “Successful”

The Phillies have told us that Roy Halladay’s surgery yesterday was a smashing success. Roy had successful shoulder surgery yesterday. He had an arthroscopic evaluation […]

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Kai the Homeless Hitchhiker Wanted for Murder in Jersey

Kai the Hitchhiker–one of our very favorite internet sensation heroes of the year 2013–is reportedly wanted for murder in the state of New Jersey. Today, […]


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.


15 Questions For …

U.S. figure skating champ Johnny Weir.

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Listen to Steve Martin Play the Banjo in Philly

WXPN’s 13th annual Non-COMMvention music festival kicked off last night with a performance from Steve Martin and Edie Brickell (Paul Simon’s wife), who played songs […]

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The Power of the Fake Boob

Oh Beyonce, you’ve put me in a bad position this time. I defended you when you took over multiple rooms while giving birth to Blue […]

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How Far Is Too Far With Photoshop?

On Tuesday, Swedish photographer Paul Hansen, winner of the 2012 World Press Photo award for best picture, was vindicated of charges that his winning image […]

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BuzzFeed Discovers Beloved Philly Dog Who Was “Sentenced” to Jail

And when I say “discover,” I mean it in the same way that I might say Christoper Columbus discovered America. BuzzFeed, meet Pep. Pep, you’re […]

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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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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Scribbled a Note Inside the Watertown Boat

When he was trapped inside of the Slip Away II in Watertown three weeks ago, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev scrawled a note on the cabin wall. Explaining […]

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Power Lunch

IBA to honor local LGBT business.

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Real-Life Breaking Bad Taking Place in Upper Darby

Legend has it, a 31-year-old member of the Warlocks motorcycle club, in the span of a few minutes Tuesday: A. snorted meth, B. smoked weed, […]

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Philly Has to Get Realistic About Center City Shopping

No sooner did HughE Dillon post this on Philly Chit Chat than I heard hearts racing from the Delaware to the Schuylkill: “I hear that the […]

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