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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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Italian Nobleman Apparently Reborn as Pink Floyd-Loving Hippie at Philadelphia Museum of Art

A popular Reddit thread at this hour features this picture of a young man at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, standing next to a Renaissance-era […]

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Voice of Elmo Could Face Sex Charges

Will Sesame Street ever be the same?

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Robert De Niro is Clearly Using Bradley Cooper to Woo Philadelphia Audiences

Sure, maybe it seemed like acting legend Robert De Niro wanted to woo Philadelphians by portraying a very dedicated Eagles fan in his new movie, […]

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Starbucks in the Hot Seat?

Anti-gay groups on the attack

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Sixers Co-Owner Marc Leder Fathered a “Love Child” in New York

If only the 76ers could score as often as their owner! Marc Leder, the Sixers co-owner who hosted the private fund-raiser where Mitt Romney made […]

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HRC Rates Jewish Orgs

It’s the first faith-based report


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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Elmo Voice Actor Accused of Sex With Teen Boy

We have nothing even slightly snarky to say about this: Kevin Clash, the voice actor who turned Elmo into the most beloved of all Sesame […]

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LGBT Rights Go Corporate

Top execs discuss workplace equality

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“Bach to Rock” Brings Music, Fond Memories of Jack Black Movies to the Main Line

OK, kids, here’s your chance: Want to learn to play music, form a band, and become the biggest music star in the world since Justin […]

Philly’s Brownstein Group Creates “Interactive Catalog” for Ikea

The Brownstein Group in Philadelphia is getting credit with helping Ikea, purveyor of inexpensive-but-stylish home furnishings, create its first “interactive seasonal catalog”—a holiday-themed site called […]

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Of Course Arthur Kade Interviewed the Petraeus Mistress

You remember Arthur Kade. In 2009, the man known as Arthur Kadyshes quit the financial sector and changed his name to embark on “The Journey”, […]

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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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The Next West Philadelphia Vote Mitt Romney Gets Will Be His First

Need proof that Philadelphia really, really, really a Democratic town? How about this: In 59 of the city’s voting divisions last week—mostly in West and […]

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Howie Roseman Can’t Save the Eagles

As the final seven weeks of the season melt mercifully away, Eagles fans won’t even be able to find solace in the hope that by […]

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Daily News Tries to Reverse Circulation Slide With Redesign, Mobile Apps

The Philadelphia Daily News today unveiled a total redesign of the paper, complete with a new logo and and other design changes that try to […]

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Is City Council About to Trade Away Philadelphia’s Walkability Advantage?

When my wife and I decided to move to Philadelphia from Kansas four years ago, one of the first decisions we made was to ditch […]

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