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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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The Hottest Suburban Philadelphia Neighborhoods

East Greenwich A place for Philadelphia expats in search of great schools and wide-open spaces. Median home price: $248,000 Decrease in average days on market […]

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Why I’m a Republican in Favor of Stricter Gun Control

The gun control debate rages, in our homes, on the news and in Congress. I don’t understand why. I don’t understand why there is any […]

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(A) Stallone to Play (A) Rizzo in New Biopic

It’s a veritable family affair! Playboy Harry Jay Katz has bought the rights to Sal Paolantonio’s Rizzo biography, and his son David Bar Katz, whose […]

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Coolio at Made in America?

My friends were so worried I was going to get killed at Made in America. Maybe last year’s 4th of July shooting was fresh in […]

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Return of the Teenage Flashmob: 14 Arrested in Center City Brawl [Updated]

They’re baaaack! Yesterday at 3:50 p.m., “100 to 200 young people were seen running near 15th and Chestnut Streets,” as an enormous fight either spontaneously […]

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Mitch McConnell’s Secret Ashley Judd Tape

This week, Mother Jones released the audio of a February 2nd meeting between Sen. Mitch McConnell and some of his staffers during which they reviewed […]


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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Bissinger and Rendell Lose Grace in Facing Late-Career Indignities

It was Tuesday afternoon, April 9, when we realized that something both inevitable and unexpected had occurred: Ed Rendell had finally lost his touch. The […]

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Trans 100 Spotlight

Meet educator/activist Van Nguyen.

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Phillies Co-Owner Donates Dino To Amherst

You probably didn’t know that Phillies co-owner John Middleton owned the rare skeleton of a Dryosaurus altus, a creature that roamed the North American landscape 150 […]

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Comcast Finishes Third In “Worst Company” Contest

Last week, we told you that Comcast was destroying its competition in Consumerist’s Worst Company In America bracket contest. Now for the update: Comcast isn’t […]

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Jamie Moyer Hasn’t Retired Yet, Because He’s Tougher Than You

Let’s stipulate that Jamie Moyer should never have to buy a drink in this town ever again: He grew up a Phillies fan, ended up […]

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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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DeSean Jackson’s Punt Return: Best NFL Play Ever

Remember when this happened? That Dec. 2010 game-winning punt return by the Eagles’ DeSean Jackson against the Giants was pretty cool—now it’s been named by […]

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WATCH: Cute Kid’s Encounter With Sister Cities Fountain

Yup, that is a close call: close call! from fithiphealthy on Vimeo.

The Evolution of Marriage Acceptance

Jon Stewart made a graphic for that.

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Tasered, Burnt, And Fighting: Lawsuit Continues Against PA Troopers

How to explain this story? The short rundown is this: Back in 2008, Allen Brown took a ride on the Schuylkill Expressway on a lil’ […]

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