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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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April 30th: Hooters Appreciation Day

Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach is, apparently, a big Hooters fan, referring to the Philadelphia-born band that gave us such catchy 1980s tunes as “And […]

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Watch Pat Toomey Spoofed on SNL

Not real Pat Toomey, of course, but Bill Hader Pat Toomey, wearing a wig to grant him an XL-Toomey-style forehead. (Though the real Pat Toomey […]

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My Son, the Gardening Hero

I had just finished mowing the lawn for the first time this season when my 20-year-old son Jake appeared at the back door. “Want me […]

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Doug Collins Won’t Return to Sixers Next Year

Doug Collins has decided not to return to Philly next year for the final year of his contract. “Owner Josh Harris informed Collins that he […]

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One Eve of Tax Day, Philly Revenue Dept. Website Goes AWOL

In the quiet early hours on Sunday morning, my wife sat down at our family computer to do our civic duty and electronically file our […]

Weekend Roundup

Let’s talk about SEXO, baby.


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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Woman to Sue Abortion Doctor Kermit Gosnell for “Botched Abortion”

33-year-old Southwest Philadelphia woman Amy Cruz has filed a writ-of-summons in Philadelphia’s Common Pleas Court, noting her intent to sue Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell […]

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Latest Challenger Makes the Governor’s Race A Whole Lot More Interesting

Ladies and gents, we have ourselves a new challenger. Kathleen McGinty, former Rendell Department of Environmental Protection Chief, has thrown her proverbial hat in the […]

15 Questions With R. Eric Thomas

The funny man makes lots of funnies.

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So Apparently Batgirl Is Transgender Now

Perhaps feeling pressure from the latter half of the LGBT acronym, DC Comics has revealed that one of its characters is transgender, not long after we […]

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Pat Toomey Getting A Lot of Right-Wing Heat for Gun Control Bill

The Daily Beast has done us the favor of rounding up some examples of recent conservative opposition to Pat Toomey, after he paired up with […]

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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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Feeling Insecure, Sugarhouse Casino Asks If It Can Do Cooler Stuff

With all the casino attention going to Bart Blatstein, Steve Wynn, and the other high-rollers presenting at the Convention Center this week, Philly’s own Sugarhouse […]

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Here’s One Way to Avoid Flying PHL This Summer

Looking for ways to avoid PHL this summer? Head to scenic Wilmington, Delaware! There, starting in July, at quaint New Castle County Airport, Frontier Airlines […]

You Go, Batgirl

DC comics reveals first trans character.

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WATCH: Shocking Kermit Gosnell Documentary

As the gruesome trial of abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell plays out in a Philadelphia courtroom, a documentary about the case is making the rounds on […]

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