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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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It’s Not Even Fall Yet, But Toys “R” Us Has the Hottest Toys of the Holiday Season

All I want for Christmas is a Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Secret Sewer Lair Playset. You should probably run out and pick it up […]

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Billionaire Jeffrey Lurie Left Off Forbes List of 400 Richest People in America

Forbes released it’s annual list of the 400 richest people in America. Absent from this year’s Forbes 400 is Jeffrey Lurie. Last year, Lurie came […]

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Celeb Scoop: Honey Boo Boo Wants a Raise

New Music Video With Jaden and Willow Smith. A new video for “Find You Somewhere” by AcE featuring Jaden and Willow Smith was directed by […]

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Tony Danza and Tupac Were Pen Pals

In what is quite possibly the greatest story ever told, Access Hollywood has revealed that Garbage Picking, Field Goal Kicking, Philadelphia Phenomenon, former Northeast High […]

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Bryz Signs With Russian Team That Bailed During 1976 Game Against the Broad Street Bullies

Flyers goalie and resident expert on all things intergalactic, Ilya Bryzgalov, has reportedly inked a deal that will have him minding the net for Russian […]

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TGI Fridays Blames Other Bar for Accident That Killed Officer Lorenzo

Officer Brian Lorenzo was killed, authorities say, by a drunk driver, John Leck Jr., going the wrong way on I-95 after drinking at a TGI […]


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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Here’s How to Spend $198,172 on the Phillies in One Day

Since you have so much disposable income to throw around, here are ten ways to spend it on eBay while showing your love for America’s […]

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Sixers Owner, Host of “47 Percent” Fundraiser Threw “Sexually Charged” Parties in the Hamptons

Marc Leder—the co-CEO of Sun Capital Partners and co-owner of the Sixers—has recently made headlines for hosting the party at which Mitt Romney made his […]

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Let There Be… A Light Show

A new art project wants you

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WATCH: Manila Luzon’s Latest

The Drag Race alum is back

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The Romney Mistake No One Is Talking About

Mitt Romney’s recent “47 percent” comment,  made at the Boca Raton home of Wharton grad and part-76ers owner Marc Leder, has unleashed a media storm […]

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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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Made in America Promoters Agreed to Cover City’s Expenses

Originally, city officials indicated that Philly would be on the hook for some of the expenses brought on by Labor Day weekend’s Made in America […]

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Gay Social App Launches Obama Pride

Hornet gets political

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Mapping the Gayborhood

10 years, a new map and more

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First, Manimal. Next: B.J. and the Bear?

I was surprised to hear that Sony Pictures Animation recently bought the movie rights to Manimal, which enjoyed a robust eight episode run in 1983. […]

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