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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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5 Coaches Who Changed Philly Forever

The end is most definitely nigh. Andrew Walter Reid, the large, ruddy man who’s led our dear Iggles lo these last 14 years—barring  a swift […]

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Soccer Toughens Up Over Homophobia

Find out about fines and suspensions

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Wanda Sykes Talks Marriage

Gay nuptials are best, she says

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Temple Officially Breaks Ground On Jillion-Dollar Dorm

Actually, it’s only $100 million. And don’t go calling it a dorm. It’s a “mixed-use student residence” with fully furnished apartments. full kitchens, and a […]

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Philly Episode of The Layover Slated for December 3rd

The new season of Anthony Bourdain’s The Layover kicks off tonight on the Travel Channel. Bourdain was in Philly recently to shoot an episode, and […]

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Councilman Bobby Henon Cracking Down on “Bad Neighbors”–With Subpoenas

Councilman Bobby Henon has had enough–and he’s not going take it anymore.  On November 27th, Henon will hold a committee hearing in which he’ll go […]


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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Magazine Says Philadelphians Are Really, Really, Really Ugly

Our fair city is near the bottom of a list yet again. This time Travel & Leisure ranked Philadelphia 33rd out of 35 cities on […]

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Nutter Goes to the White House to Talk Fiscal Cliff

Michael Nutter was at the White House last week, talking to Vice President Biden and urging Federal lawmakers in D.C. to GET SOMETHING DONE on […]

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USGA Bringing Major Championship to Philly in 2016

And no, we’re not just talking about the big-deal U.S. Open next year at Merion. The USGA announced it’s awarded  the U.S. Women’s Amateur to […]

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Philly PD Has Most Depressing Pinterest Page Ever

The good news: Philadelphia’s police department is all hip to the social media stuff, including setting up for themselves a groovy Pinterest page. Unfortunately, they’re […]

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Celeb Scoop: Bradley Cooper’s “A-Team” Bag Blows His Cover!

It’s Either Bradley Cooper…or Mr. T. A photographer caught Bradley Cooper trying to go all incognito on the NYC subway, with his glasses on, hat […]

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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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Andy Reid Says He Won’t Quit This Season

Fresh off the team’s sixth straight loss, Eagles coach Andy Reid was asked today at his press conference if there were any scenario in which […]

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Estate Sale at Georges Perrier’s $2.5 Million House

Curbed came across an interesting posting on Craigslist over the weekend: an ad for an estate sale at Georges Perrier’s home in Chestnut Hill. Among […]

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Home Sales Jumped 2 Percent In October

Good news on the economic front: The pace of sales for previously owned homes rose in October in the latest sign of improvement for the […]

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Twinkies Might Be Saved!

Fear not, Twinkie lovers–hope might be on the way. A Florida company has stepped forward, saying it’s interested in buying Hostess, maker of Twinkies, Ding […]

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