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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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Michael Smerconish Dissed by Led Zeppelin

On Tuesday morning, I emailed 1210-AM radio host Michael Smerconish about the Barbra Streisand concert at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. His response: “Sorry […]

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Those Bumpy Sidewalk Ramps Are Costing Philly a Fortune

The bumpy part of sidewalk ramps in Philly that look like the underside of a bathmat are apparently expensive as hell. Thanks to a federal […]

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Twenty Percent of Americans Say Their Religion Is “None”

A new Pew Research Center survey indicates that more and more Americans are not associating themselves with a particular religion. People were asked whether they […]

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Nine Students Hospitalized After Gas Leak at Philly Elementary School

Nine students were taken to area hospitals on Tuesday after they reported feeling dizzy or nauseous. The illnesses have been attributed to a gas leak […]

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First Case of Meningitis Reported in Jersey

The New Jersey Department of Health has reported that a 70-year-old Cumberland County man is the state’s first case of fungal meningitis linked to an […]

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Celeb Scoop: Taylor Swift Gets Her Skrillex on With New Dubstep Track

Taylor Swift Goes Skrillex. Apparently Taylor Swift always “Knew Your Were Trouble.” So, she gave us all that dubstep song that no one asked for. […]


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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Skydiver Cancels Record Supersonic Free Fall Due to Gusty Winds

Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner was all set to break a free fall skydive record this afternoon in New Mexico, but the jump was scratched thanks […]

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Teacher Asks Students to Stop Bullying After Romney T-Shirt Fiasco

The math teacher from Charles Carroll High School in Port Richmond that ridiculed 16-year-old Samantha Pawlucy for wearing a Mitt Romney T-shirt to school has […]

Mitt Romney Turns Down Invite From Nickelodeon

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney recently turned down an invitation to participate in Nickelodeon’s “Kids Pick the President” event. A Nickelodeon press release indicates that […]

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VIDEO: Obama Ad Slams Romney for Big Bird Comments [UPDATE]

A new ad from the campaign to re-elect Barack Obama slams Mitt Romney for his recent comments on Big Bird. Romney has vocalized his intention […]

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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.


So, Pennsylvania Is a Swing State Again

A new poll from Siena Research Institute indicates that the Keystone State is once again up for grabs in the upcoming presidential election. Based on […]

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Police Search for Missing 8-Year-Old [UPDATE]

Philadelphia Police are searching for a missing 8-year-old boy after the kid never made it home from football practice. Sahjir Bullock’s brother was supposed to […]

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Roxy Theater Is About to Become Awesome Again

Back in September, I broke the news that Sansom Street’s Roxy Theater would be closing in the immediate future. Well, that immediate future came last […]

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Q&A: Eagles Color Commentator Mike Quick

So where do you stand on this year’s Eagles? The squad is as talented as any that I’ve ever seen. If you go down the […]

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