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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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Inside the Trial of Abortion Doctor Kermit Gosnell

Kermit Gosnell sits accused of eight homicides. His alleged victims include seven newborn babies the prosecution claims he killed with surgical scissors. His eighth alleged […]

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The Best Movie Review Fails of All Time

As I was reading through old reviews and writings of Roger Ebert last week, I stumbled across an interview he did for the Television Academy […]

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USA Today Thinks Kermit Gosnell Isn’t Getting Enough Attention

USA Today‘s Kirsten Powers has written an op-ed today arguing that the Kermit Gosnell abortion trial hasn’t been getting enough national attention. Powers is a liberal […]

Proust’d: Brian Seaman

“I have a wicked sense of humor.”

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Swarthmore: Loves Fraternities, Hates George W. Bush

When you picture Greek Life in PA schools, you think Penn State, not Swarthmore. Indeed, it probably surprised few when students elected to hold a […]

NHL Says You Can Play

Read about the historic partnership.


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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How Not To Get Rich Quick: Penn’s Attempt to Copy Yale Could Backfire

In 1985, Yale hired investor David Swensen to manage its mega-sized endowment. Since then, Swensen’s “Yale Model” has been the most celebrated in the country. […]

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Jimmy Fallon, Dancing Incredibly Awkwardly with Bill Cosby

Cosby was on Fallon last night, and it took him half the segment to get to his chair. That’s because he was busy dancing to […]

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Delaware Readies for Marriage

Officials to announce promising legislation.

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Class of 2013: You’re Screwed

A big study released yesterday by the Economic Policy Institute called the “Class of 2013” confirms what you’ve already seen up close: high school and […]

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Dear Aspiring Rich People: ABC’s Shark Tank Is Holding Auditions In Philly

Shark Tank, in case you don’t spend your Friday nights watching ABC, is not a show in which contestants are dipped into a shark tank […]

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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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4 Extreme Ways Companies Have Restricted Smoking

  Next year, states will begin implementing major provisions of the Affordable Care Act, the most controversial of these being the “individual mandate”—which requires all […]

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Dine Out for My Life

Meet longtime HIV/AIDS volunteer Betty Flenner.

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Alan Butkovitz Loses It, Tries to Get Writer Arrested [Updated]

City Controller Alan Butkovitz, Aviator-style specs in tow, has been on something of a whirlwind tour these days, bashing Michael Nutter and his Actual Value […]

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How Will Your Man React to New Study About Penis Size?

Science has proven that women are more attracted to men with bigger penises! I don’t know if I want to say “Go Science!” or “Du-uhrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.” […]

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