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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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Corbett’s Budget Plan=Higher Gas Taxes

Corbett’s plan to pay for transportation funding, announced during yesterday’s budget address, would involve eliminating the cap on taxes for wholesale gas prices. Which, he […]

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Destined for Demo, Best Western Bar Keeps Serving Drinks

For reasons that aren’t entirely clear, Brian Coyle fucking hates the Eagles. It’s a Friday night in January and the ruddy-faced Navy vet is sitting at […]

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City Hall Said I Was a Tax Deadbeat

Mayor Nutter is in one of those moods again, the one where he’s cranky about the city’s flaws and uses colorful, somewhat overwrought language to […]

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Does It Matter if Cory Booker is Gay?

The answer is no. A blogger explains why.

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LGBTQueue: Drag Wars Cycle 2!

Plus: Martha Graham Cracker and tons of tequila.

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Toomey Asks That Philly Commission 9/11 Tribute Ship

The Daily American reports: U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey is asking that the commissioning ceremony for the USS Somerset be held in Philadelphia. Toomey, R-Pa., wrote […]


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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Michael Vick is Still an Eagle

When Andy Reid left town, it seemed like the next train would surely be reserved for oft-injured always-embattled QB Mike Vick. Guess what? Ain’t happening: […]

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Chester County Woman Pleads Guilty in Husband’s Death

A Chester County woman on Tuesday pleaded guilty to murder charges, on what would’ve been the first day of her trial. Morgan Mengel was accused […]

Let Straight Men Watch More Porn!

Studies shows it makes them more tolerant.

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Philly Woman at Center of Massive Credit Card Scam

The U.S. attorney’s office in Newark today charged as many as 18 people for participating in a credit scam orchestrated by a Philadelphia woman, saying […]

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“Uncle Joe” Ligambi’s Long Trial May End With Split Verdict

AP reports that the Philly mafia trial is nearly at an end. “The judge in a Philadelphia mob racketeering trial says the jury has reached […]

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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 Time You Take a Philly Cab, Jay Leno Will Tell You Jokes

It’s getting more and more difficult to get into a Philadelphia cab that isn’t playing NBC on a screen embedded in front of the back […]

Hunty Games: Drag Race Recap

Mimi Imfurst gets her ass spoofed.

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Gas Prices Are Up, Traffic Is Clogged, and Philly is Expensive

We didn’t want to drive anywhere, anyway: AAA says the gas average rose by 8 cents in the Philadelphia area over the weekend and is […]

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Why Should I Care If Cory Booker Is Gay?

Why do I care if Newark Mayor Cory Booker is gay? This is not a rhetorical question. I’d like to know. There’s a comments field […]

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