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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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News

Would You Swear There’s No Vomit on Your Living Room Carpet?

Like most of the rest of the women in America, I read the recent New York magazine essay on “The Retro Wife” with my mouth […]

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Monday Kickstarter

Kathy Griffin remarries gay couple and more!

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Penn Hosting First-Ever “Sex Week”

Did you know that “Everyone masturbates?” Well, thanks to flyers promoting Penn’s first-ever “Sex Week,” now you do. Modeled after Yale’s controversial version, the program […]

News

MTV ’90s Flashback: How the “Real World” Has Changed

Last weekend, to promote the 28th season of the The Real World, MTV aired three seasons of the genre-groundbreaking series marathon-style. Watching “Retro MTV” felt […]

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Drexel Now Offering 2-Year Law Degree

No, this isn’t some University of Phoenix type pseudodegree. Drexel University’s Earle Macke School of Law is giving students the option to graduate in two […]

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Game of Thrones’ Awesome Dragon GIFs

So, how was your Nerd Christmas? Yes, after a long wait, Game of Thrones—the excellent fantasy soap opera adapted from George R.R. Martin’s A Song […]


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.


News

The Gayborhood Is Coming Clean

Linda, who was born neither “Linda” nor a woman, doesn’t bother playing it cool. A little after 2:30 a.m. on a recent Saturday night, she’s […]

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Google’s Easter Sunday Tribute Enrages Christians

If the Easter story is true—and I’m an agnostic, so I neither confirm nor deny the truth of what I’m about to discuss—something really amazing […]

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Hey Phils Fans, Don’t Be Mets Fans

It’s hard to believe, but in some people’s eyes, the Phillies organization has slid below the Eagles in the minds and hearts of Philadelphia’s fans. […]

What To Do This Weekend

The Pink Pub Crawl and more!

Q&A

Girl Talk: Alaska

23 questions for the 49th state.

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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.


News

eBay Hoarder Gets Her Own Art Show in Philadelphia

Remember Catherine Keener’s character in The 40-Year-Old Virgin? She bought items, displayed them in her store, and then made people purchase those items on the […]

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Chink’s Steaks Fans Defending Racist Old Name Till The End

Earlier today, we learned that Chink’s Steaks was changing its name to the dull and ostensibly inoffensive “Joe’s.” Well, maybe not so inoffensive. In the […]

Longform

Real Estate 2013: The Hottest Philadelphia Neighborhoods

We probably don’t have to tell you how much real estate in this city—the ’burbs, too, for that matter—has changed over the past few years. […]

Longform

Off the Cuff: April 2013

I’ve been working in this business since Harry Truman was president; just in case anybody needs a history refresher, he left office 60 years ago. […]

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