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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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Do Women Secretly Love to Be Called MILFs?

If the Twitter Diet isn’t working for you, or your fingers are tired from all that tweeting, maybe you should try the MILF Diet. Yes. […]

Gaga Cancels Philly Shows

Damn you, torn right hip!

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Three Republicans Join Gay-Rights Caucus in Harrisburg

PoliticsPA reports that the the “Equality Caucus” of state legislators added three Republican members this week—the first from the GOP—doubling the size of the caucus […]

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Hickory Lane, Spot Gourmet Make “Hottest Burger” List

Eater has unveiled its list of “25 Hottest Hamburgers in America Right Now,” and two Philadelphia joints are on the map: Hickory Lane, at 2025 […]

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Why Aren’t There More Gay Faces on Philly TV News?

The gossip mill has been churning full force lately with reports of cozy drinks between the Flyers’ Scotty Hartnell and local TV weather glamourpuss Sheena […]

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Phillies Roundup: Halladay Seeks Ring

AP reports: “Roy Halladay is still looking for the one thing he came to the Philadelphia Phillies to get: A World Series ring. “I’m playing to […]


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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GOP Plans to Use PA to Win the Presidency in 2016

One of the worst-kept secrets of the 2012 general election is that Republicans didn’t really sweep another majority in the House. Yes, the new House […]

100 Most Eligible Bachelors

Out releases its third-annual list.

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Miss America Returns Home to Atlantic City

Fox 29 reports: “The Miss America pageant is headed back to Atlantic City. The pageant was an Atlantic City staple for decades before it was moved […]

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Delaware Killer May Have Had Help From Wife and Son

Authorities are saying that Thomas Matusiewicz, the gunman who killed two women—including a former daughter-in-law—Monday morning at the Wilmington courthouse, may have received assistance in […]

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Why Girls Makes Me So Uncomfortable That I Keep Watching

  I finally sat down and watched the most recent, much-discussed episode of Girls last night. I’ve been putting it off, not because I don’t […]

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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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How Does One Ask to See the Whips-and-Handcuffs Room at Coeur?

A New York Times story today discusses how the naughty masterpiece Fifty Shades of Grey has been very, very good to the lingerie industry, with […]

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Vernon Hill on Why Your Philly Bank Is Failing You

A few months ago, I called my big, national bank and asked to do what I thought would be a simple thing: a wire transfer. […]

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U.S. Airways, American Airlines Announce $11 Billion Merger

This is a big deal for Philadelphia, where one of the U.S. Airways hubs is located. What they’re saying about the merger: New York Times: […]

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Corbett, NCAA on Collision Course over Penn State Penalty Fees

The Patriot-News reports: “A spokesman for Gov, Tom Corbett’s office has confirmed that Corbett will sign a bill headed for his desk that would require any […]

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