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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)
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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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Gloucester City Ignores Chris Christie, Has Halloween on Halloween

A police chief, a city administrator, a fire chief, and a mayor in one Jersey town got together and decided that they were going to […]

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2012 Election Day Is Going to Be a Long Night

Throughout this extremely twisty presidential campaign, political observers have struggled to make sense of what’s been happening and who might win. And one of the go-to […]

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Is That Your Neighbor’s Pet or a Drug-Sniffing Dog?

Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could have a profound effect on how far the government can stick its nose […]

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Kids With Lesbian Moms Are Alright

New study debunks myths

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Philly Launches Gay Facebook

You could win Gaga tickets

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Anti-Obama Ad Makers Forget Women Have Brains

The first time I saw the Lena Dunham video about her “first time,” I thought more about Lena than the ad. I thought LENA!!! What […]


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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Anti-Obama Ad Makers Forget Women Have Brains

The first time I saw the Lena Dunham video about her “first time,” I thought more about Lena than the ad. I thought LENA!!! What […]

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Ellen Takes Detour Down Mullet Street

She accepts award in D.C.

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NBC Plans Hurricane Sandy Befefit Concert Featuring Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel

NBC has announced that it will host a Hurricane Sandy benefit concert featuring musicians from some of the areas hit hardest by the storm. Bruce […]

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Morning Scoop: Graham Spanier Charged in Jerry Sandusky Case

Graham Spanier Charged. Sources say that Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly will announce today that former Penn State University president Graham Spanier has been charged […]

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Obama vs. Romney Divides a Family. Intense Emails Circulate.

So, my sister’s gone rogue. Back in 2008, I successfully managed to woo her away from the sway of her Republican-voting husband with the sweet […]

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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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Veterans Plan to Stare Down Voter Intimidation in Philly

Call them “Seal Team November 6.” Special operations veterans, including former Navy Seals, Delta Force will be called back into action on Election Day to make […]

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How to Be a Successful Entrepreneur in a Hurricane

The city of Philadelphia really dodged a bullet. All around us people and businesses are still recovering from floodwaters, loss of power, injuries and, in […]

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What I Learned From Live-Tweeting Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy kept me busy. Unlike responsible, intrepid reporters who got down and dirty with Sandy—including the admirable Jason Nark of the Daily News, who […]

VIDEO: Crying Toddler Is Sick of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney

With the election less than a week away, plenty of people have had enough with political coverage in the media. A four-year-old girl named Abigael […]

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