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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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Sammy Hagar’s Atlantic City Bar Is Shutting Down

Fox 29 reports: “Rock star Sammy Hagar won’t be back in Atlantic City this summer, having failed to reach a deal with the casino company […]

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Feds Remove Radioactive Device From Temple

Yes, that’s a hyperbolic headline. It’s also technically completely true! The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Philadelphia’s Temple University today announced the successful shipment […]

Hunty Games: Last Night on Drag Race

The ladies roast Ru.

News

Enterprise CarShare Replaces PhillyCarShare

Two years after the formerly non-profit PhillyCarShare sold to the decidedly for profit Enterprise, the transition is complete. PhillyCarShare members received this letter today: We […]

News

Financial Info Stolen From Biden, Other Celebs

TMZ reports that at least a dozen “huge” celebrities have had their financial information stolen and published online: “A website — we’re not disclosing the […]

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Biden To Speak At Penn Commencement

AP reports Vice President Joe Biden will speak at Penn’s commencement ceremony May 13. “Biden has many connections to Penn. His granddaughter is a freshman […]


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

Epic PPA Video Touts Benefits Of Red Light Cameras

This is a pretty straightforward video about the benefits of red light cameras in Philly, put out today by the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Mostly, though, […]

The Grindr Guide

The hook-up app is multi-faceted.

News

Rihanna Cancels Baltimore Show; Is Philly Safe?

So Rihanna canceled tonight’s Baltimore show due to laryngitis. Which, naturally, produces concern about whether she’ll be able to perform her scheduled Thursday night concert […]

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Would Philadelphia Care If The Next Pope Had Mafia Ties?

Since I’m one of four people in the world who actually kind of liked The Godfather Part III—what with its byzantine plot regarding popes, cardinals, […]

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The Following Recap: Carroll’s Clubhouse and Really Kinky Sex

Like the Miami Heat, half the drunks on the Erin Express last weekend, and Frank the Tank, The Following is streaking. Two weeks in a […]

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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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Is MMA the “Child Porn” of Sports?

South Dakota lawmaker Steve Hickey wants to ban mixed martial arts fighting in his state, calling MMA cage fighting “the child porn of sports.” “Decent […]

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Council Nears Vote On Sick Pay For Restaurant Workers

NBC 10 reports: “Members of the Philadelphia City Council are set to vote this week on a divisive bill that would require paid sick days […]

Get Schooled

William Way unveils Way Gay U class schedule.

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PA Inmate Flushes His Life Away With Poop-Smeared Threat Against Judge

Can we call this a “Dear John” letter? Prosecutors say Philly native William Brown was so angry about his 2011 murder conviction that he wrote […]

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