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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)
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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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Rendell Weighs in on Conn. Shooting

Ed Rendell’s always been vocal about the need for strong gun control. He’s called for stricter legislation as Mayor, Governor, and most recently as a […]

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MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough Changes Mind on Guns

MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough—until yesterday a pistol-waving poster boy for the NRA—says he has seen the light on gun control. Pardon me if I don’t  start […]

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Comcast to Rake in $263 Million Very Soon

Sprint is planning on buying up Clearwire, a mobile broadband provider that created the 4G technology you might just be using to read this. How […]

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UPDATE: One of Two Alleged SEPTA Shooters Charged

One of the two boys believed to have taken part in last week’s post-Sixers game SEPTA shooting, is currently being questioned by the police. The […]

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The Real Presidential Election, Starring Mayor Nutter, Happened Today

As of this afternoon, Pennsylvania has voted for Barack Obama. No, this isn’t stale news. You’re the ones who’d jumped the gun. While everyone had been […]

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Garrett Reid Had Steroids in Room When He Overdosed

When unused syringes and needles were found in the Lehigh University dorm room in which Andy Reid’s 29 year-old son overdosed on heroin in August, […]


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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Gay Chorus Sings Chick-Fil-A

A holiday parody

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New Jersey To Vote on Conversion Therapy

Should minors be protected?

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VIDEO: Obama’s Newtown Speech

In case you missed it, here are the remarks President Obama delivered last night at Newtown High School, a mile from the scene of Friday’s […]

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How to Be a Diva

NeNe Leakes schools Adam Lambert

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Girl Survived Sandy Hook Shooting by Playing Dead in Classroom

Of sixteen students in a first grade classroom targeted during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on Friday, only one survived. According to her pastor, […]

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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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Grinch Comes Early to Chestnut Hill

Every year, there’s a bin of toys that sits in front of the Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Last Sunday, for the […]

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Flyers Fan who Beat Up Rangers Fan Outside Geno’s Gets the Ankle Bracelet

Dennis Veteri (AKA Claude Giroux) was sentenced today to 11-23 months of house arrest, plus five years probation, for beating up Neal Auricchio (AKA Ryan […]

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Montco, Chesco Schools Get Money for Public Safety

On Friday–just a timely coincidence–37 Pennsylvania schools received nearly $500,000 in state grants to increase public safety and reduce v. Among the recipients were Abington […]

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Upper Dublin High School Put on Lockdown after Umbrella Was Mistaken for Gun

Understandably, tensions are high at schools across the country today. So much so at Upper Dublin High that the police were called and the school […]

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