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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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Student Sues PA School District Over Sex Tape Scandal Suspension

A 16-year-old student has filed a lawsuit against the Schuylkill Valley School District alleging that his four-day suspension over a sex tape scandal was unfair […]

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Comcast Is Killing It in Ratings With NBC

You may have been too busy watching The Voice this season to realized that NBC is kicking ass in the ratings. Comcast’s television limb has […]

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Philly Doesn’t Have a Batman, So We’re Getting a Corruption Hotline Instead

The FBI is starting a new, confidential hotline to field corruption tips in Philadelphia. This development immediately prompts the question, “You mean Philly didn’t already […]

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76-Year-Old PA Man Arrested for Attacking Roommate With a Chain Saw

A 76-year-old Pennsylvania man has been arrested for allegedly attacking his roommate with a chain saw. Authorities say Allen Black became upset when Ronald Lee […]

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The “Airplane” Tire That Fell From Sky and Hit a Car on the Schuylkill Was Actually Just a Truck Tire

On Monday morning, reports surfaced indicating that an airplane tire had fallen out of the sky and landed on a car on the Schuylkill near […]

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That Time a Consigliere for the Philly Crime Family Wanted to Kill Frank Sinatra

Jurors working the “Uncle Joe” Ligambi mob case were treated with a story, last week, when defense attorney Christopher Warren walked them through the contents […]


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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Gary Heidnik Used Smiley Faces in His Letters

Gary Heidnik—the serial killer from North Philly that was executed in 1999, 12 years after police found three women chained up in his basement and […]

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HPV and Gay Men

Dr. Oz says yes to vaccine

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Congress is Out of Touch

Voting records are rated

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Was Honey Boo Boo’s Uncle Poodle Gay Bashed?

Growing up gay in the South

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Was Honey Boo Boo’s Uncle Poodle Gay Bashed?

Growing up gay in the South

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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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Eagles Defense: Can Todd Bowles Be the Next Jim Johnson?

Philadelphia sports teams have had their share of tragic player deaths. The too-early demises of Jerome Brown and Pelle Lindbergh spring to mind. But the […]

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Which Candidate Will Start a War With Iran?

Tonight’s final presidential debate is all about foreign policy, and really, all you should be asking yourself as you watch the two candidates spar is […]

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Morning Scoop: Jersey Mom Arrested for Slapping Daughter’s Bully

Jersey Mom and Grandmother Charged in Confrontation With Bullies. Jersey’s 28-year-old Rebecca Sardoni and her mother were arrested after they boarded a school bus to […]

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The Problem With Privileged White Males

My sister is married to a wealthy lawyer. He sent their kids to private school, he told me once, so that they “wouldn’t have to […]

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