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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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Inky Settles Grievance Over Reporter Reassignments

One of the last remaining battles—for now—has been settled between the company that owns Philly’s two major daily newspapers and the union representing its journalists: […]

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The Cicadas Are Coming!

It doesn’t get more blissful than an early taste of summer. The five-day report might predict thunderstorms and mid-50s over the next couple days, but […]

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A Really Lucky Guy Had His Life Saved By A Belt Buckle

A new reason to not let your pants sag down below your bum–besides it not being the 1990s anymore. 4 p.m. yesterday in Gray’s Ferry, […]

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Toomey Threatened to Nix Gun Control Bill For A Ridiculously Petty Reason

Today, for the first time since voting on the “Brady Bill” and the infamous assault weapons ban during the Clinton administration, the Senate will vote […]

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Sixers to Doug Collins: Um, Please Go Away

Apparently, Doug Collins is not wanted in South Philly. According to multiple league sources, the 76ers organization privately hopes that coach Doug Collins decides not […]

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Election 2024: Chelsea Clinton v. George P. Bush

We are witnessing both the longest political dynasties and longest political rivalry in American history. There has been either a Bush or Clinton as president, […]


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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Masterman Wins National Championship….in Chess

This happened over the weekend, so forgive the tardiness. But the game clock’s been turned off, so here you go: Amidst the thrill of the […]

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Frequent Flier: Stop Complaining About Plane Travel!

A client was very upset with me. We had sold him software a few weeks ago, and he called because he needed help. When I […]

Twenty-Somethings

The latest episode of One of the Guys.

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He Likes Us! He Really Likes Us! Philly Gets Some Love from Obama’s Budget

Seems Obama’s 2014 budget has a couple goodies in it for Philly. BHO has requested $10 million to make sure the city’s two main federal […]

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Major LGBT Rights Bill Coming to City Council

Tomorrow At-Large Councilman Jim Kenney will announce a piece of sweeping LGBT rights legislation. Here’s what he’s proposing: *   Create the first in the U.S. […]

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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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Philly Now Ground Zero for NFL Concussions

The fate of the NFL’s concussion problem is in the hands of a Philadelphia judge. Yesterday in federal court, lawyers representing 4,200 former NFL players […]

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LGBT Equality Legislation in Philly

Learn about Councilman Kenney’s plan

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Jilted Philly Promoter Suing Mario Lopez

Remember that time last fall you were devastated? Because Mario Lopez cancelled his scheduled appearance at The Mix Monster Bash at Penn’s Landing Caterers? This […]

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Postal Service Keeping Saturday Delivery After All

In February, the United States Postal Service announced it was cutting Saturday delivery, due to decreasing revenue associated with, well, the internet. Today they’ve called […]

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