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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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For a Truly Enormous Game of Pong, Head to the Art Museum Steps

Not beer pong, you alcohol-obsessed people! 70s-style electro paddle pong. Which makes sense, because the occasion for the giant game is Philly Tech Week, taking […]

PIFA My Heart

Last chance to see two gay goodies.

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Mike Piazza to Appear in Miami Ballet

Retired Mets catcher, longtime Phillies foe, and Norristown native Mike Piazza will appear in a Miami City Ballet performance of “Slaughter on Tenth Avenue.” Look, […]

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Delco Teacher Charged with Giving Beer to Minors on Boozy Joyride

When they were pulled over by police a couple weeks ago, a 17-year old-girl, a 17-year-old boy, and a 33-year-old high school English teacher claimed […]

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After Nutter Veto, Paid Sick Leave Bill Is Officially Dead

For the second time in his Mayoralty, Michael Nutter has vetoed a paid sick-leave bill, claiming it would render Philadelphia’s business climate uncompetitive, especially compared […]

Dear Straight People

A Philly queer poet’s fiery message.


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 Using Cash on SEPTA Will Screw You Over

When SEPTA transitions to a tokenless world next year, $1 paper transfers will also go extinct. Instead, if you want to hop from trolley to […]

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Women to Bare Their Breasts for Topless Jihad Day

Today, women around the world are being encouraged to bare their breasts in solidarity with a young Tunisian activist whose decision to publicly profess her […]

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I Am Not Supposed to Like Lisa Scottoline

I am not supposed to like Lisa Scottoline, the local author of 19 books of fiction, four books of personal essay, and a weekly columnist […]

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IRS Visits Vince Fumo in Jail, Hands Him Bill for $2.9 Million

You know Tax Day is coming up when the IRS is knocking on your jail cell, asking for $2.9 million. But such is life for […]

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Something You Didn’t Know: Drexel Hoops on Verge of Winning NIT Championship

While consumed with Kevin Ware’s horrific injury and Mike Rice’s abusive behavior, I suspect many of us missed the local NCAA angle: Drexel women’s basketball […]

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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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Looks Like Tom Knox is Running for Mayor Again

Well-to-do businessman Tom Knox, who ran for Mayor in 2007, and has made a habit of mulling and embarking on various runs for various things, […]

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Center City Bar Cancels Popular Concert Series Because They’re Too “Thugged Out”

The Back In Time Soul Sessions at Sansom Street’s Time restaurant were easily the most popular jazz jam in Philadelphia. The weekly Monday night shows, […]

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Dine Out for My Life

Meet Jay Johnson

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Is Mark Cuban Going to Draft a Woman Basketball Player?

NBA owner/jersey-wearing cheerleader/internet entrepreneur/Dancer-with-the-Stars Mark Cuban has floated an intriguing and possibly facetious trial balloon, positing that he’d consider drafting Baylor women’s basketball star Brittney […]

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