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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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Parents Decide Bondage is Cute, Name Their Kids After Fifty Shades of Grey Characters

It’s official: Fifty Shades of Grey is so successful it has actually effected the next generation of human beings. According to data from BabyCenter, parents […]

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Atlantic City Cops Got Duped by a 10-Year-Old

As far as prison breaks go, they start ’em young in Jersey. Atlantic City police are on the hunt for a 10-year-old prisoner who busted […]

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Neil Young Announces Sandy Benefit Show, Proves He Still Has Heart of Gold

The legendary Neil Young, along with the inimitable Crazy Horse, announced today that they’ll play a Hurricane Sandy benefit concert next week. Scheduled for December […]

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Joe Biden’s D.C. Costco Trip Nets Modest-Sized Television, Large Apple Pie

  The first Costco in Washington, D.C. opened today, receiving an inaugural visit from Vice President Joe Biden. Though he did semi-important stuff like address […]

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Even Little Kids Can Find LSD in Northampton County

Pennsylvania, the land where people leave vials of liquid LSD out in the street for just anyone to come along and sample. Well, that’s at […]

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Philly’s Perfect Score for LGBT Equality

We earned a 100, says HRC


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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Good News, New Jersey Is Going to Keep Manufacturing Missiles

Looks like Jersey is going to stay in the bomb-making business thanks to a new $60 million contract awarded to Lockheed Martin, which holds a […]

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Hostess Executives Give the Finger to Factory Employees

Let it be known that Twinkies breed entitlement. In an apparent effort to add insult to injury, the now-bankrupt Hostess is seeking approval to grant […]

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If You’re Gay, You Probably Should Live in Philly

The Human Rights Campaign’s recently released Municipal Equality Index ranked Philly as the number two overall city for LGBT equality. Despite that number two finish, […]

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Is Your Car Gay?

The making of a rock song

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Don’t Laugh at the Chinese

The Chinese state-run newspaper celebrated North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un being named the “Sexiest Man Alive,” with a 55-image spread, and accompanying text that read: […]

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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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Deck East Passyunk Ave.

It all kicks off tonight

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Flyers Owner Ed Snider Really, Really Likes Being Married

If we’re to take Ed Snider’s word for it, marriage must be pretty great–after all, he’s about to enter his fourth one. The Flyers owner […]

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Rockefeller Christmas Tree Donation Proves Philly and New York Don’t Totally Hate Each Other

So it turns out Philadelphians can get along with New Yorkers, at least around the holidays. In fact, Rockefeller Plaza has donated lumber from last year’s […]

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America’s Cranky Old Lady Problem

Earlier this month, my wife and I took my grandmother out to lunch for her 89th birthday. “Mom-mom Rose” has lived on the same tidy […]

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