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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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Celeb Scoop: Maya Rudolph and The Roots Plan Prince Cover Show

Maya Rudolph and The Roots Channel Prince. On Thursday night at Brooklyn Bowl, The Legendary Roots Crew will back Maya Rudolph as she channels her […]

PA GOP Chairman Says Presidential Race Tied in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s GOP chairman, Rob Gleason, says that the presidential race is tied in the Keystone State. On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Republican Party released a poll […]

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Q & A: James Van Deer Beek Talks!

The Art Museum goes Hollywood tonight when it plays host to the premiere of Backwards, a movie set here in the world of rowing. One […]

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Penn, “Skulls” Frat Named in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The parents of a student who died after a fall at a New Year’s party Penn’s Phi Kappa Sigma house have named the fraternity and […]

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Springsteen’s Daughter Buys Gold Medal-Winning Horse, Hopes to Compete at 2016 Games

Jessica Springsteen—The Boss’ 20-year-old daughter—is reportedly the proud new owner of a gold medal-winning horse. Murka’s Vindicat W is a 10-year-old gelding that helped Peter […]

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Camden Is the Poorest City in America

New Census data indicates that Camden is the most impoverished city in America. Reading had previously held the title of America’s Poorest City, but came […]


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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Rittenhouse Square Is the 10th Most Popular Park in America

A Travel + Leisure listicle that cites Foursquare check-ins to determine the popularity of parks across the country indicates that Rittenhouse Square is the 10th […]

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Guy Who Ran 9/11 Victim Fund Will Handle Settlements With Sandusky’s Victims for Penn State

Ken Feinberg—the lawyer that handled the 9/11 victim fund and wrote the book Who Gets What: Fair Compensation after Tragedy and Financial Upheaval—has apparently been […]

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Mayor Nutter Attends Advance Screening of Maggie Gyllenhaal Movie About Education Reform

On Wednesday evening, more than 100 Philadelphians joined Mayor Nutter and state Senator Anthony Hardy Williams for an advance screening of a major motion picture […]

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Suicide at Radnor SEPTA Station Prompts School Lockdown

Police say that a person committed suicide by gunshot in a parked car at the Radnor train station on SEPTA’s R5 (Paoli/Thorndale) line. The shooting […]

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Del Frisco’s Buys More Wine and Booze Than Barclay Prime and Butcher & Singer Combined

Anyone serving wine or liquor in Pennsylvania has to buy their hooch from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. At my request, the PLCB has made […]

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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.


Democrats Gather at 30th Street Station to Speak Out Against Romney’s Plan to Privatize Amtrak

A group of Democratic politicians gathered at 30th Street Station on Wednesday to criticize GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s plan to end federal funding for […]

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Made in America Brought $10 Million Worth of Spending to Philadelphia

Financial details of the Made in America festival that brought Jay-Z and all of his famous friends to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for Labor Day […]

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Weirdest Partnership Ever? Not Really.

Gaga teams with Office Depot

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AIDS Walk Kick Off in Rittenhouse Square

Get ready for the race

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