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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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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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German Shepherds Rescued In North Philly Raid

The Inky reports: “A raid on a “filthy and uninhabitable” house in North Philadelphia turned up 10 distressed German Shepherds, officials said. Pennsylvania SPCA Humane […]

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Michael Smerconish Leaves WPHT For SiriusXM (Updated)

FMQB reports: SiriusXM Radio announces that it will now be the exclusive radio home to veteran Talk radio host Michael Smerconish, who is a nationally syndicated radio […]

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Penn State, Insurer At Odds Over Sandusky Legal Claims

Businessweek reports: “Pennsylvania State University sued Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association Insurance Co. for denying coverage of claims and litigation arising from the ky child sex-abuse scandal.he […]

Out on the Ice

Pro hockey’s Josh Gorges may announce he’s gay.

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Chris Christie Takes Swipe At Former EPA Director

PolitickerNJ reports: “Gov. Chris Christie Wednesday took a public swipe at the former head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.The governor accused Lisa Jackson, who […]

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Mayor Nutter Defends New AVI Property Assessments

CBS Philly reports: “Some elected officials in Philadelphia say the new citywide property assessments are full of inaccuracies, but today Mayor Nutter strongly defended the […]

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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Knowledge is Power

Click to keep track of DOMA and Prop 8 briefs.

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WATCH: Austin Mahone Weighs In On Philly’s Cheesesteak Controversy

We’re old enough not to be entirely sure who Austin Mahone is, but a quick Google search suggests he’s a rising pop star in the […]

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Will State Liquor Stores Die A Quick Or Slow Death?

CBS Philly reports: “The state House majority leader says his chamber will vote later this month or early April on legislation that would change the […]

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Bikini Basketball Association’s Philadelphia Diamonds To Hold Tryouts

Just arrived in our inbox: Calling all sexy and athletic ladies of Philadelphia! If you’re a fan of lingerie athletics or have ever dreamed of […]

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Brian Sims says “Come on in.”

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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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Every Step You Take, Every Move You Make, SEPTA’s Watching You

Forget Big Brother. You know who really keeps an eye on Philly? SEPTA, that’s who. (Or, as we’ll be referring to it from now on: […]

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Philly Commutes Are Longer Than The National Average

The Inquirer reports on the state of commuting in Philadelphia: “Philadelphia draws 253,000 workers from outside the city every day, while sending 147,000 city residents […]

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10 Incredible GIFs of the Stolen Cop Car Chase

A routine stop in Camden led to the theft of two cop cars, and wild police chases from Camden to Philadelphia and local TV news […]

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Dolce & Gabbana Baby Perfume: For Your Sexiest Infant

Why not? CBS 3 reports: “High end fashion house Dolce & Gabbana claims they’ve bottled the sweet smell of an infant in its new fragrance […]

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