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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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A First Glimpse at Katie Couric’s Interview with Sue Paterno

Sue Paterno’s interview with Katie Couric–her first public remarks  since the death of her husband–will air Monday at 3 p.m. But one Harrisburg TV station […]

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How a “Villanova Rape Tweeter” Got Deleted

Early last month, I tweeted a completely innocuous message about being glad that my mother was with me when I fainted twice on the floor […]

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Dick Yuengling, You Owe Us! Pay Up!

There was a time back in the ’90s that a portion of my nightly prayers were dedicated to asking God to make Dick Yuengling adopt […]

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Happiness Is an iPhone … and Nothing Else.

One of those ubiquitous articles about the death of print journalism—this one from Editor & Publisher, written by “new media consultant” Alan D. Mutter—has introduced […]

News

The Decline of Fox News

Like many liberals, I felt there was one appropriate response when I heard that Fox News ratings had plummeted to their lowest levels in 12 […]

What’s Happening Tonight

Comedy Test Kitchen returns and more!


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.


News

Cole and Heidi Hamels Adopt Baby from Ethiopia

Cole and Heidi Hamels have always been one of Philadelphia’s most beautiful couples—but it turns out they’re beautiful on the inside, too. We’ll get the […]

5 New Gay Musicians

Because sometimes Gaga just gets old.

News

Bart Blatstein Sells Control of Piazza, Explains Tax Failure

With his Piazza at Schmidt’s development, developer Bart Blatstein helped set off a wave of gentrification that has remade Northern Liberties and its surrounding neighborhoods. […]

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WATCH Rob Zombie Talk About His Forthcoming “Broad Street Bullies” Flick

Rocker Rob Zombie is known as the director some of the most gruesome exploitation horror films this side of the Saw franchise. So it makes […]

Open Call for LGBTQ Artists

You better hurry. The deadline’s on the horizon!

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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.


News

Philly Gets New Top FBI Agent

This is what happens when you turn down the FBI’s offer to run their Detroit office: You get sent to Philly instead. Or at least, […]

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UPDATE: Christie Vetoes Gambling Bill, But Points Way Forward

AP: Gov. Chris Christie is expected to decide whether to sign or veto a bill that would make New Jersey the third state in the […]

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Parx Casino Will Sponsor Philly Cycling Classic

Remember when it seemed like there wouldn’t be a big bike race in Manayunk this year? Those days are over. Congressman Bob Brady conjured up […]

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VIDEO: Cute Philly Kids Explain How to “Make the World Awesome”

You’ve probably seen this viral video of “Kid President” giving a pep talk to viewers. In response, Vimeo user Lauren Macaluso has uploaded this video […]

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