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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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Who Is John McDaniel Helping the FBI Take Down?

On February 6th, former Blondell Reynolds Brown campaign manager turned $87,000-a-year airport patronage appointee John McDaniel (seen here with Bill Clinton and President Obama via […]

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Local Stand-Up Comics Create Philly “Fan-Testing Facility”

Philadelphians can’t help but portray Philadelphia with a mix of mockery and affection (see: that TV show on FX).  A video posted this week by […]

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The Word “Feminist” Is Done

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Betty Friedan’s groundbreaking Feminine Mystique. This week, in commemoration, the hashtag “SayThankYouToAFeminist” started trending on […]

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Photos: Churches Giving Out “Ashes to Go” in Center City Today

“Are you giving that out? For free? Right now?” asked a woman called Linda on the northeast corner of Market and 19th. Reverend Ethan Jewett, […]

Outsports’ Gay Swimsuit Issue

Male athletes have their time in the sun.

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The Flyers Have a Crappy New Victory Song

You know what doesn’t mix well with hockey? White rappers. So they got rid of Mac Miller, the 21-year-old Steeltown-bred poindexter whose almost catchy “Knock, […]


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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Cop Who Punched Woman: I Was Trying to Hit Corona Bottle

During his one-day trial yesterday, former Philadelphia police officer Jonathan Josey claimed he wasn’t really trying to punch that woman during the Puerto Rican Day […]

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Rock Paper Scissors: An Olympic Sport?

After nearly 2800 years, wrestling is no longer an Olympic sport. Yesterday, the International Olympic Committee dropped wrestling for the 2020 Olympics. This was shocking, […]

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Watch Marco Rubio’s Famous Water Sip in Slow-Motion

Here, re-live the Gulp Heard ‘Round the World, delivered during Marco Rubio’s inevitably lame State of the Union response. (SOTU speeches are tough acts to […]

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What I Hope Apple’s New iWatch Can Do

Recent reports from both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal quoted unnamed sources claiming Apple is in discussion with its primary manufacturing partner […]

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Will “30 Rock” Be Renamed the “Comcast Building?” And More on the Comcast-NBC Deal

Yesterday afternoon, Comcast announced they’d buy out GE’s remaining share of NBC for $16.7 billion, meaning TV programming and distribution are at last united. Here’s […]

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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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Why Jeff Lurie Is Squeezing Eagles Fans for More Money

The Eagles announced on February 1st that they’re raising ticket prices for the 2013 season, by an average of $8. Tickets that previously cost $70 […]

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Happy National Mistress Day, All You Cheating Philadelphians!

Dear Monica, Is it true that February 13th is now being referred to as “Mistress Day”? Women need to be in the know. —E.L., Wynnewood

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Mr. President: Your Minimum Wage Proposal Isn’t Enough

Dear Mr. President: Somebody probably should’ve told you this, but $9-an-hour is still a really crappy wage. I’m glad you thought about the nation’s poorest […]

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Comcast Buying Rest of NBC From GE for $16.7 Billion

We already told you today how Comcast’s ownership of NBC had lifted the parent company to newly profitable heights. Well, that was when Comcast owned […]

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