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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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How America Went From the Five-O’Clock Martini to Butt-Chugging

This week, when Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert referenced the uber-viral video of Tennessee University’s Pi Kappa Alpha frat brothers standing stoically while their lawyer […]

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Sidney Crosby Laughs at Claude Giroux, Insinuates That the Flyers Play Dirty

Sidney Crosby—The Second Coming Pens forward that Philly loves to hate—recently responded to some comments made by Claude Giroux about the playoff series between Pittsburgh […]

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Convent Robbed Twice in Two Nights

Seriously, guys? Not only do you sneak into a convent and steal money meant for food and classes, but you come back the next night […]

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Chris Christie Looking Over His Shoulder at Newark Mayor Cory Booker

Newark Mayor Cory Booker—a 43-year-old Democrat with a heavy presence on Twitter and a knack for besting Chris Christie—is reportedly within striking distance of the […]

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Frank Ocean Writes Again

On being gay in the spotlight

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Why Obama Shouldn’t Give Us Lower Gas Prices

My wife and I sat down Tuesday night with a bottle of wine, a bowl of popcorn and a healthy dose of trepidation to watch […]


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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Is This Ad Transphobic?

Tell us what you think

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The World’s First Transgender Bird?

Meet the butch bellbird

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Step Aside, Red Bull. 6 Publicity Stunts for Philly Businesses

Many of us watched Felix Baumgartner risk his life last weekend by jumping out of a balloon from 24 miles in the sky. And we […]

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Malcolm Lazin on Arlen Specter

Remembering the late senator

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Morning Scoop: Eagles-Themed Taylor Swift Parody

Taylor Swift, Eagles-Themed Parody. Casey and Joe Conklin have created a parody of Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never, Ever Getting Back Together” that pokes fun […]

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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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Hulk Hogan’s Sex Tape: Why I Watched

Just when I thought the internet had reached its saturation point with celebrity sex tapes—1 Night in Paris was released eight years ago, people!—the internet […]

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Mayor Nutter Says He Has to Implement Washington’s Insanity

Mayor Nutter—the president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors—is looking for Congress to pass a bi-partisan measure that will help raise revenue and stop a […]

Romney Campaign Tries to Track Down Mystery Woman in Philly

Will the real Recent Female College Graduate Working Three Part-Time Jobs That Barely Pay for Food and an Apartment, Who Met Mitt Romney  please stand […]

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West Chester Wants to Tell You Where to Put Your Butt

The Butt Police have their eyes on West Chester, as the borough considers an ordinance that would eventually levy $100 fines on those who don’t […]

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