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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)
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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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Photo: Philly from Outer Space

Canadian Cosmonaut Chris Hatfield tweeted out a photo of Philly from outer space last month. Philebrity flagged the shot today, so here it is, for […]

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Berks County Investigating Campaign Donation to Bill Green

Berks county officials are looking into donations made to Bill Rubin and Bill Green when both were Philadelphia City Council candidates. The Berks County Board […]

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Justin Bieber Collapses on Stage, Extending a Most Terrible Week

Today in Bieber news: As if whining about his circus-themed birthday party, arriving way late for a concert, and preening around idiotically without a shirt […]

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Friday Finds

Get your dance on for Ladyfest.

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Fox News Pundit (and Haverford Grad) Juan Williams Caught Plagiarizing

Fox pundit and Haverford grad Juan Williams, lifted entire passages of his column in The Hill on immigration last month from a report issued by […]

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Playboy Is Launching an Israeli Edition

Playboy is launching an Israeli edition that will be in Hebrew and feature Israeli women. My own Hebrew skills only emerge when I’m holding a […]


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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Busted King of Prussia Water Main Spews 60-Foot Jet

We’re not stranger to busted water mains in Philadelphia–nearly 1,000 had to be fixed in 2011 alone–but this suburban gusher is worth checking out. It […]

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Hollywood’s Fairy Tale Racket

  In an age when box office receipts are reported like sports scores, when any movie with an opening weekend of $50 million or more […]

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Get Yer New Andy Reid Chiefs T-Shirt…in South Philly?

Miss Andy Reid, but happy that he’s not coaching the Eagles? Then grab one of these, for 20 bucks. Big Charlie’s–in case you’re wondering why […]

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Corbett Budget Chief Says Rendell Was Running a “Ponzi Scheme”

Ponzi scheme: an fraudulent investment plot that pays its investors by roping in new, unsuspecting investors; OR a conservative depiction of a popular government program. […]

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Why I Hate the Flower Show

I only have bits and pieces, but what I remember is vivid. I was six, I think. I’m standing in the middle of the street, […]

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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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19 Arrested as SRC Closes 23 Schools

The Inquirer reports: In a tense, dramatic conclusion to a months-long battle, the Philadelphia School Reform Commission voted Thursday night to close 23 schools across […]

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Why I’m Glad Miss America Is Returning to Atlantic City

You may have heard the recent announcement that the Miss A­merica Pageant is returning to Atlantic City in September after a seven-year affair with Las […]

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My Four-Year-Old Loved Rand Paul’s Filibuster

Hooray for Sen. Rand Paul, the Kentucky Republican who held the Senate floor for 13 hours on Wednesday in a good old-fashioned talking filibuster. If […]

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Why the New TSA Knife Policy Is Scary

If the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) could compete for an Emmy, it would definitely be a winner. Its “Security Theater” has become a cutting-edge soap […]

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