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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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Brace Yourselves for the Snowy Wrath of Winter Storm Athena

It’s November 7, 2012, which means that the End of Days is rapidly approaching. In an effort to streamline communication between now and the inevitable […]

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Do It: Whipped Gets Sex Positive

A naughty evening on Nov. 8

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Watch: Chris Colfer in Struck By Lightening

We have a sneak peek

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Thief Arrested in Jersey With Stolen Flat-Screen TV and Frozen Pizza

Police say that a 29-year-old man ran away when he was spotted by an officer in LBI on October 28th, right as Hurricane Sandy was […]

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When Voter Turnout in Philly Really Counts

Polls were crowded and lines to vote were long on Election Day here in Philadelphia. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. It is a […]

Voter Turnout Shows That Basically Nobody Voted This Year

If you made the trek down to the polls yesterday, then go ahead and pat yourself on the back because nobody else voted. Actually, at […]


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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Surgeons at CHOP to Separate 8-Month-Old Conjoined Twins

Surgeons at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will attempt to separate 8-month-old conjoined twins on Wednesday. The twins are from upstate New York and are […]

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We Can Survive Climate Change!

As I watched the election returns, I had no idea what the status of my health-care coverage, uterus, or personal morale would be this morning. […]

Obama Lost 55 of PA’s 67 Counties

Barack Obama won, but if the State of Pennsylvania had been decided on a county-by-county basis, Mitt Romney would have won by a landslide here. […]

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WATCH: Awkward Karl Rove Fights With Fox News Moment

Fox News was one of the earlier networks in calling the presidential election for Barack Obama last night, and Karl Rove wasn’t happy about it—making […]

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We Made the Wrong Choice for President

It’s a new day, and we have a new president. Well, actually, we have the old President along with the old House and the old […]

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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.


The Internet Thinks Diane Sawyer Was Drunk During Election Coverage

The election dominated television on Tuesday night as every network and their brothers tried to get you to tune in and see who America would […]

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Morning Scoop: Obama Wins a Second Term, But Nate Silver Wins the Election

Barack Obama Is Re-Elected. In case you couldn’t hack it with the big boys last night, here’s President Obama’s victory speech from the early hours […]

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Why Winning H.S. Hoops Team Could Get Shut Down

Rondae Jefferson was still playing Biddy Ball when he first started going to the parties on 9th Street. He’d hear the music, watch the girls […]

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The GOP Deserved to Lose

Barack Obama has been re-elected to a second term. I voted for the president, and I’m beyond gladdened that Obamacare will be implemented as planned, […]

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