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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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4 ODs at Electric Factory Nix Zeds Dead Concert

Based on the music at the band’s Soundcloud page, I’m guessing that the audience at a typical Zeds Dead show is very into blacklights, glowing […]

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John Bolaris: Should Be “Big Warning Attached” to Social Media

In his most recent Philly Metro column, titled “John Bolaris: Media darling, then social media mess,” former Philly weatherman John Bolaris writes about cream puffs, the best […]

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Seriously, When’s the Last Time You Took the Mortgage Interest Deduction?

In the great saga of the fiscal cliff we’re all hanging from by our fingertips, no phrase may be more overused than “middle-class entitlements.” These […]

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What Happened to Andy Reid’s Free Pass?

It has been more than 40 years since Philadelphia Eagles fans pelted Santa Claus with snowballs, and it’s safe to say the incident has haunted—and […]

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Morning Scoop: Ritz Five Theater Could Be Torn Down

Eagles Fire Defensive Line Coach Jim Washburn. The team made the announcement Monday morning, on the heels of another loss Sunday night to the Cowboys, 38-33. […]

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Eagles Hire Former Inky Editor Anne Gordon As New Vice President

Because the Philadelphia Eagles are looking to re-orient themselves towards success and away from the disastrous, embittering decline of the last few years, they of […]


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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VIDEO: Obama Says He Has “Naughty & Nice” List During PA Visit

While Mayor Nutter is in China (where they make those “other” kinds of toys), President Obama came to town to give a speech at the […]

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Barkley, Vick Name Their “Sportsman of the Year” Picks

Philadelphia athletes Charles Barkley and Michael Vick have given Sports Illustrated their nominations for the magazine’s “Sportsman of the Year” award. Barkley’s pick: Tennis champ […]

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Could Gov. Bruce Springsteen Save the Revel Casino?

The disaster that is Revel keeps getting disaster-ier. The brand-new Atlantic City casino—it just opened in May—is “burning through cash at an alarming rate,” New […]

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With Knees Injured, Andrew Bynum’s Hair Steals the Spotlight

Sure, it’s fun to have a laugh about Andrew Bynum’s ever-evolving Afro, writer Wesley Morris says, especially when the 76ers’ center remains bench-bound with bowling-injured […]

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Judge: “No Fundamental Right To Use Facebook”

In a decision that potentially gives users four or five extra hours a day to get stuff done, a federal judge ruled Thursday that nobody […]

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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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Philly Officer in Coma After Fight With Suspect

Officer Michael Gwynn, 31, is in a medically induced coma at Albert Einstein Medical Center after an overnight struggle with a suspect. The officer was […]

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Eagles Fans Sing: “We Are Never Gonna Win With Andy”

Taylor Swift writes about bad breakups and broken hearts all the time. Which is why her music is the perfect template for yet another cry […]

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Philadelphia’s Crime-Solving Vidocq Society Invited to Kentucky to Solve Slaying, Be Awesome

Yes, the members of the Vidocq Society have been well-covered over the years: Any group of super-sleuths who dine together regularly at the Union League […]

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VIDEO: Sixth-Grader Explains “Fiscal Cliff,” Meets President

Noah Williams-Morrill, the West Reading Elementary student who made the “Sixth Grader Explains the Fiscal Cliff in 1 Minute” video below, has become famous enough […]

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