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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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Report: Here is Boston Bombing Suspect’s Twitter Account

According to this story on Gawker, @J_Tsar is the still-active Twitter feed of alleged Boston bomber Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev. And judging by the exponential growth […]

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11 Facts About Chechnya

The two brothers believed responsible for the Boston Marathon bombings, both ethnic Chechens, immigrated from nearby Dagestan, Russia reportedly immigrated from Chechnya in 2002 and 2003. […]

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Missing Bryn Mawr Man Caught Up in Boston Manhunt

During the manhunt for at least two Boston bombing suspects over night—and before police reported that they were searching for two brothers from Chechnya—Bryn Mawr’s […]

Female Pro Sports Star Comes Out

Does anyone care?

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PHOTOS: 2,000 Philly Runners Turn Out for Boston Solidarity Run

  About 2,000 Philadelphians ran from City Hall to the Liberty Bell last night in what Philly Mag health and fitness editor Emily called “the […]

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Among Boston Conspiracy Theories, Who Had Chechnya?

After the terrorist attacks on 9/11, it took me about three days to find my first full-blown conspiracy theory about the specifics surrounding the event […]


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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The Best Character On Mad Men Is …

For every Will & Grace, there is a Karen & Jack. For a Buffy or Angel, there is a Xander or Cordelia. Often we tune into […]

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Transportation To and From Boston Suspended

AP reports: “Amtrak has stopped trains about an hour south of the city in Providence, R.I. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, which operates commuter trains […]

Watch: The Fosters

ABC’s new gay-family drama.

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At Least Flyers Fans Don’t Do the Wave

I must admit, I was pretty intimidated. I was in hockey’s mecca, home of the team with all the accolades: 24 Stanley Cups, 61 Hall […]

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Latest From Boston: Boston Area Goes into Lockdown as One Suspect Is Killed

Update [3:27 p.m.] Boston, still on public transportation and Amtrak lockdown, has begun canceling events tonight. Including: Red Sox, Boston Bruins, Big Apple Circus canceled […]

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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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We Need More Surveillance Cameras in Our Cities

It’s been a tough decade or so for civil libertarians. Every big moment in America since 9/11 seems to have brought fresh humiliation for those […]

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Kids, Meet My New Lover

Fifty percent of first marriages end in divorce. The average length of a first marriage is eight years, with the average age of those who […]

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FBI Releases Photos, Video of Marathon Bombing Suspects

This afternoon the FBI releases photos and video of two men they believe to be the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings. The two men, […]

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Gosnell Worker Took Photos of Clinic’s Horrors [UPDATED]

Kareema Cross worked for West Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell for roughly four years, drawing blood, giving medications and working in the procedure room where […]

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