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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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10 Ways for Flyers Fans to Survive the NHL Lockout

A lot has changed since 2004. The economy sucks instead of merely stinking. A record hovering around .500 is disappointing for the Phillies instead of […]

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Who Will Republicans Blame If Obama Wins?

Conventional wisdom, for much of the presidential race, has put the Obama-Romney contest as pretty much even, and the political press has been reluctant to […]

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Morning Scoop: City Approves Three New Waterfront Apartment Buildings Near Race Street Pier

Stephen A. Smith Loves Hate Mail. ESPN talking head Stephen A. Smith rose to prominence in the mid ’90s while working as a sports columnist […]

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The 12 Best Moments of That Mitt Romney Video

When was the last time an infinitely credible news outlet actually broke a story, unleashing previously unseen, game-changing footage on an unsuspecting public? As denizens […]

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Revolution and Last Resort Bring Tea Party Politics to TV

The Republican Party is having a lousy week. When its presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, isn’t getting in trouble for saying something unwise, he’s spending his […]

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I Hate Dogs!

“I can’t talk,” Amy said, as I listened to the whoosh of air whizzing through her cell phone. “I have to pick up the dog.” […]


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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VIDEO: 21-Year-Old Does Whitney Houston Karaoke at a Mall in the Philippines, Crushes It

Stop what you’re doing an watch this 21-year-old woman crush Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” on a karaoke machine at a mall in […]

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Moorestown Native, NFL Films President, Steve Sabol, Dead at 69

Moorestown native and Haverford School graduate Steve Sabol, president of NFL films, has died of brain cancer at the age of 69. Sabol won over […]

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Does Old Scrap of Paper Indicate That Jesus Had a Wife?

A historian of early Christianity at Harvard Divinity School says that a Coptic passage on a scrap of papyrus from the fourth century contains the […]

PA Supreme Court Sends Voter ID Issue Back to Lower Court

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has sent the debate on the state’s new voter ID law back to a lower court. The law is supposedly […]

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Celeb Scoop: NYC Parties Gangnam Style With Psy, Leo, Stacy Keibler, and Gerard Butler

NYC Parties Gangnam Style. The hippest party ever thrown in the history of the planet happened in New York City over the weekend when Leonardo […]

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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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VIDEO: Opera Company of Philadelphia’s Surprise Performance of “O Fortuna” at 30th Street Station

Last Saturday, September 15th, more than 300 members of the Opera Company of Philadelphia surprised folks at 30th Street Station with an impromptu performance of […]

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Tornado Watch Issued for Philly, ‘Burbs, South Jersey, Delaware

A tornado watch has been issued for our entire region, including Philly, the surrounding ‘burbs, South Jersey, and all of Delaware. The watch will remain […]

Romney’s “47 Percent” Video Filmed at Home of Wharton Grad, Sixers Owner

The video of Mitt Romney saying that most Obama voters are “dependent on the government” and “believe they are the victims” was reportedly filmed during […]

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Michael Vick Donation Should Fix Football Field in North Philly

A dilapidated football field in Hunting Park is going to look a little nicer thanks to a $200,000 donation from the Team Vick Foundation. On […]

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