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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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Relationship Advice: Dealing With Bratty Stepkids

Dear Monica, I wanted to follow up on your recent column about stepmoms. I have been dating a man for more than a year who […]

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Beating the Robocall Card Services Scammers

Robocalls—on the list of life’s petty annoyances, these pre-recorded telemarketing messages rank at the top of the list, along with stepping in dog crap and […]

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Morning Scoop: Laughing Joe Biden Steals the Show

Laughing Joe Biden. The Vice President seemed to think last night’s debate was quite a gas. He laughed to the point that everyone with a […]

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Donating Your Sperm Isn’t as Easy as You Think

If we’re starting to see an improvement in the number of jobs out there, I ain’t seeing it. President Obama’s latest jobs numbers tout an […]

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Was Joe Biden a Blast, or What?

If this was the last campaign debate of Joe Biden’s political career—and it probably was—then damn: The Man From Scranton went out in a big […]

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5 Reasons the Taliban Deserves America’s Hellfire Missiles

Dear Taliban, I’ve never had much patience for charlatans, sociopaths and fascists—or any combination thereof—who hide their perversions of justice behind the skirts of organized […]


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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Michael Vick Admits to Owning a Dog

On Wednesday, Michael Vick refused to say whether or not he owns a dog. The question was sparked by a picture Vick tweeted earlier in […]

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D.A. Hopes to Reunite Police Dog With Family of Fallen Officer

Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman says that she’s working to try to reunite a police dog with the family of the Plymouth Township […]

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Chris Christie Talks in Baseball Metaphors and Describes an “Awww” Moment With His Son

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie spoke with Esquire last month for a piece that’s running in the magazine’s November issue. Among the gems from the […]

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Animal Rights Activists Outraged at Main Line Restaurant

Bryn Mawr restaurant Verdad just launched a new dish called Salchicha de mi Patio (aka Sausages from my Backyard). “Rabbits destroy the vegetable gardens, ducks […]

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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.


VIDEO: This Political Film Starring Kid Rock and Sean Penn Is the Best 11 Minutes of Your Day

Sean Penn—the actor and director that was once married to Madonna and starred as a gay elected official in Milk—has teamed up with Kid Rock—Detroit’s […]

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Celeb Scoop: Will Smith Was Arrested for Aggravated Assault in 1989

Will Smith Arrested in 1989? Apparently Will Smith spent a night in jail in West Philly after he was arrested in connection with an assault […]

The Paul Ryan Bicep Curl Photos Are as Awesome as You Imagined

TIME magazine selected Paul Ryan as a runner-up for Person of the Year in 2011. As a part of the piece documenting his selection, Paul […]

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Police Arrest Suspect in Weekend SEPTA Shooting

Philadelphia Police have arrested an 18-year-old man suspected of shooting and robbing a SEPTA passenger at the Broad and Glenwood station on Sunday. The victim […]

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