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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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Morning Scoop: Bolaris Says He Didn’t Crap Himself

Bolaris Denies Defecation Situation. The weather guy told a Florida court room — and later Dan Gross — that the alleged soiling of his shorts […]

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Ann Coulter Is the Mightiest Woman on the Entire Planet

The Yale University Student Handbook has a beautiful passage that talks about what a college campus should be: a place where students have “the right […]

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John Bolaris Testifies: “I Don’t Like Champagne”

Today, former Philadelphia weatherman John Bolaris took the stand in Miami to testify about his woeful weekend in South Beach in 2010, when he was […]

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The Non-Runner’s Guide to Avoiding the Philadelphia Marathon

Leave. OK, fine. In deference to our awesomely toned Be Well Philly colleagues, who are warming up in the halls as we speak, we’ll pretend […]

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Chris Christie Rendered Mute By Loss of Twinkies

He roars in the face of hurricanes, stands unmoving under withering partisan fire — but ask him about the Hostess bankruptcy and you’ll witness a […]

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Penn State Passes Accreditation Test

Penn State president Rodney Erickson announced this afternoon that the school’s accreditation has been reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The school […]


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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Michael Vick Won’t QB This Sunday

Eagles head trainer Rick Burkholder said this afternoon that Michael Vick is “not even close” to being able to get back on the field: “He’s […]

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VIDEO: Diddy Made Cancer Funny on It’s Always Sunny

The long-awaited Diddy guest shot finally happened on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia last night. Who needs an oncologist when you’ve got funk:

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New Video of Sandy Flooding Transit Stations

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has released more footage of the flooding that occurred in stations when Sandy hit the East […]

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Flyers to Play in Sandy Recovery Benefit Game

Hurricane Sandy was so strong she’s even managed to bring hockey back. Flyers Scott Hartnell and Kimmo Timonen, along with star players from other teams, will […]

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Billboard Wars II: Someone Thinks of the Children

The long-running dispute over advertising on the Electric Factory building at 7th and Callowhill — thought finally put to rest after its most tireless proponent, […]

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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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IKEA Apologizes for Using BILLY Clubs on PRYSYN LABORERS

Apparently the Swedo-Dutch DIY retail giant has tortured more than just its customers. The company is apologizing today after a report that some of its […]

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Mardi Gras Float Maker Invades Our Parade; Mummers Prepare Counterattack

One Barry Kern, the purported “king of Mardi Gras,” has apparently been invited to build six of the 14 floats for this year’s 6ABC Dunkin’ […]

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Weekend Roundup

The ultimate LGBT events guide

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Was Lincoln Gay?

Tony Kushner discusses the new film

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