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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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Two Philly Artists Named “Most Iconic” of Past Five Years

Blouin Media’s Artinfo has released a list of the 25 most iconic artworks of the past five years. The list includes two artists, Hennessy Youngman […]

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Bomb Threats Force Evacuation at LSU

Louisiana State University was evacuated on Monday thanks to another bomb threat. This follows Friday’s bomb threats at the University of Texas at Austin and […]

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Celeb Scoop: Diddy Makes Appearance in New Season of It’s Always Sunny

Diddy in It’s Always Sunny. Diddy will reportedly make an appearance in the upcoming eighth season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The show is […]

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Happy 225th Birthday, Constitution!

On September 17, 1787, the United States of America officially adopted the Constitution as a replacement for the Articles of Confederation. To celebrate the 225th […]

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Jerry Sandusky Sentencing Hearing Scheduled for October 9th

Judge John M. Cleland issued an order this morning, setting Jerry Sandusky’s sentencing hearing for October 9th. Sandusky was convicted on 45 charges related to […]

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Get Ready for Floating Buses in Philly

A fleet of three shuttle boats might soon cruise up and down the Delaware River thanks to the Waterfront Corporation. The Ben Franklin, the William […]


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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Apple Received 2 Million iPhone 5 Orders in 24 Hours

People are already lining up at the Apple store in Manhattan. Really. The iPhone 5 officially ships on September 21st. Apple began taking orders for […]

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Feral Cats Are Taking Over the City

While you were distracted by the inevitability of the zombie apocalypse, Philadelphia’s feral cat population was multiplying into an army hellbent on city domination. Since […]

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Paul Ryan’s “Clothing Is Horrific”

With Barack Obama and Mitt Romney so close in the polls (well, some of the polls, anyway) anything they say or do could push the […]

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SNL Premiere Offers Up More Jokes About Chris Christie’s Weight

The 38th season of Saturday Night Live premiered over the weekend. Seth MacFarlane—of Family Guy fame—hosted and Frank Ocean was the musical guest. Unsurprisingly, the […]

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Philly Scout Gives Back Medal

Son and dad send a message

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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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What Will Rupert Everett Say Next?

The actor blasts gay parenting

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WATCH: Out in the Open

Celebs share their stories

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Breastfeeding Sucks!

Have I mentioned that the hours are long, the pain is unavoidable and the sleep deprivation is a killer? Lisa spends roughly 10 hours of […]

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LGBT Activists Storm Voter Summit

See the raw footage from GetEQUAL

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