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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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Safety Agency Wants to Recall Leslie Gudel’s Nap Nannies

The Comcast SportsNet anchor, whose Berwyn-based company Baby Matters has sold more than 160,000 Nap Nanny baby recliners in the past four years, is being […]

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Gates Foundation to Give $2.5 Million to Philadelphia Schools

The three-year award, part of a national $25 million grant to schools in seven cities, is designed to encourage better cooperation among district, charter, and […]

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The Wall Street Journal Prefers Toilets to QVC for Gift-Buying This Year

We’re not sure what’s more insulting: calling the West Chester–based TV retailer an “odd place to buy holiday gifts,” or putting it two spots below […]

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Shoeless Jeff the Boot-Getter Has a Pa. Arrest Record

Jeffrey Hillman, the not-quite-homeless recipient of the most scrutinized bit of charity since Jesus whipped up a bunch of sardine sandwiches, turns out to have […]

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Bruce Castor Says He Might Challenge Corbett in 2014

The Republican former Montco D.A.  and current county commissioner floated a trial balloon via PoliticsPA this morning, saying that he is thinking of mounting a primary […]

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Lonely Planet Thinks We’re Cooler Than American Samoa

But not quite as cool as Washington’s San Juan Islands. The guidebook publisher put us at number four on its 2013 Top 10 U.S. Destinations […]


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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And the Most Promiscuous Gay City Is …

Sorry, Philly

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There Is No Truth to the Jay Wright Rumor, Whatever That Rumor Might Be

So says VU Hoops in a 600-word post, citing its own research and reporting from the Daily News, that scrupulously avoids mentioning exactly what nefarious extracurricular […]

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What We Love: Your Holiday Mom

A project for LGBT youth

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What Would You Do if You Were Trapped on Subway Tracks?

Most of the headlines this week have been terrible, but I wonder how long we will be haunted by one image in particular: Poor Ki […]

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Even More Houses Evacuated in Paulsboro Train Wreck

Higher than expected levels of vinyl chloride were still present in the air in the Gloucester County town yesterday, prompting authorities to order another 100 […]

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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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Do It: Whisker Wonderland

Adopt a pet this weekend

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Sombrero-Clad Penn State Sorority Girls Busted for Racist Party

The costumes at Chi Omega Nu’s Halloween bash were already questionable, but signs the students are holding in a leaked pic (below)—”Will Mow Lawn for […]

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Rick Santorum Gets a Head Start on 2016 Immigration Hypocrisy

Just in case he decides to run for president again, Rick “Son of an Immigrant Meself” Santorum yesterday joined an ever-growing Republican chorus in assuring […]

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Shane Victorino Signs $39 Million Deal With Red Sox

The Flying Hawaiian won’t be coming back to the Phillies’ center field after all. Boston players seem to be stoked about the trade (although fans […]

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