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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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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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Poll: Pennsylvanians Still Love Joe Paterno, But Not Tom Corbett

Maybe he should sue the NCAA on behalf of Penn State again, because whatever Gov. Tom Corbett is doing isn’t working: The new Quinnipiac University […]

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Feds Investigate NYC School Closings. Is Philly Next?

Hot on the heels of Monday’s announcement of a lawsuit challenging the proposed closing of Philadelphia schools—closings brought about because of massive budget deficits—comes news […]

Video: Gays Read Fifty Shades

David Sedaris, Ellen and others talk S&M.

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Allen Iverson is Sorry, Would Like to Come Back to the NBA Now

Though he’s apparently rejecting a D-League offer from Dallas, former Sixers great Allen Iverson—last seen settling a costly divorce—is letting the public know two things: […]

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Latest Obama Conspiracy Theory: He Doesn’t Really Shoot Skeet

Of all the stuff to come out of President Obama’s weekend interview with The NEW New Republic, you knew that this was going to be […]

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Local Theater Co. to Stage Uncle Tom’s Cabin With White Slaves

When was the last time you saw Uncle Tom’s Cabin in a theater? The answer is probably never. As far as I can tell, a […]


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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Gun Advocates Heckle Sandy Hook Father

Sometimes it’s just a good idea to shut the hell up. For gun advocates, that time would’ve been, say, Monday at the Connecticut Legislature, where […]

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Jason Smith, Suspect in Pediatrician Murder, May Have Sordid Past After All

The more we find out about Jason Smith, the pest-control technician accused of killing pediatrician Melissa Ketunuti in her home last week, the less innocuous […]

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Stephen King Calls for Gun Control in New Essay

Almost as difficult to believe as the fact that there’s a (thankfully waning) “Sandy Hook truthers” movement is that, in the wake of the tragedy […]

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Council Member Admits Improper Payments, Settles Ethics Charges

Ah, Philadelphia, land of widespread civic corruption. Today’s example is Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, who has admitted improperly using her campaign cash to pay off […]

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Two Years Later, How’s the Comcast-NBC Merger Working Out?

Those of us who don’t follow business news all that closely may nonetheless be dimly aware that Philadelphia-based Kabletown purchased NBC from G.E. two years […]

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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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5 New Ad Ideas for the Subway Footlong

I’m no expert, but what’s a few inches between friends? If the inches in question belong to Subway’s “footlong” sandwiches, friendship has nothing to do […]

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Congressmen Want Penn State Penalties Reduced

Politicians all over Pennsylvania have obviously made the political calculation that there’s more to be gained from defending the Penn State football team than there […]

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Puppy Bowl Drinking Game

It’s coming! It’s coming! The biggest sporting event of the year! No, not the Farmers Insurance Open. (Though, hats off, Tiger.) Not the World Series. […]

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The Following Recap Ep. 2: More Serial Killers, More Problems

It’s been a long time since a television show made me jump out of my seat, but last night’s episode of The Following got me […]

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