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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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Meet the Highest Paid Members of State Government

15 years ago, only 546 state employees made more than $100,000. This year? 4,831. (Tom Corbett was #190 on the list, with a 2012 salary […]

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A Zavino in West Philly? Nooooooo!

My office at Drexel is on the corner of 33rd and Chestnut. Seven years ago, when I first started teaching there, I was grateful that the […]

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Two Words Eagles Should Ban: “Dream Team”

Come Tuesday, the NFL marketplace will be open for business, with a variety of offerings available to teams willing to write fat checks and guarantee […]

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These Celebrities Should Follow Ashley Judd Into Politics

You know the old saying that “politics is show business for ugly people?” Forget it. Ashley Judd is running for Senate in her home state […]

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Saturday Setlist

Wine at Giovanni’s Room and more.

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40 LaSalle Hikers Rescued in Kentucky

38 LaSalle University students and three staff members got lost hiking yesterday on Kentucky’s Pine Mountain before being rescued late last night. Stranded for hours, […]


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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Liberty Bell Bombing Suspect, Still in Jail, Ordered to Stand Trial

The man charged with threatening to blow up the Liberty Bell more than a month ago was ordered to stand trial today. Portuguese native Carlos […]

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At Long Last: A Philadelphia Eagles Bridal Garter Set

Valentine’s Day may have come and gone, but it’s never too late to surprise the man in your life with Philadelphia Eagles bridal garter set! […]

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Joy Behar Leaving “The View”

The end of an era. Joy Behar, love her or hate her (are you liberal or conservative?), has been the loud, boisterous auntie to Barbara […]

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The Ultimate Philly Criminal? An Alleged Ponzi Schemer with Explosives

Real story: The FBI found (and disposed of) 60 pipe bombs in a Malvern storage space that belonged to a guy facing federal charges for […]

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Unlikely Allies

You’ll never guess who’d vote for gay marriage.

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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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Shorter AVI: Glossy Corporate Towers Win, Your House Loses

The Daily News has compiled a list documenting how AVI is affecting the city’s 25 biggest buildings. And guess what? All of their taxes are […]

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Bust Out Your Papal Brackets: Conclave Set for Tuesday

Mark your calendars, buy your plane tickets, or fire up your South Philly papal blogs! However you choose to mark the occasion, the Vatican has […]

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South Dakota Passes Law Allowing Guns in the Classroom

It was only a matter of time. South Dakota today became the first state to pass a bill allowing teachers to carry firearms in the […]

Got Harvey Milk?

A revolutionary speech gets updated.

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