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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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GLAAD to Honor Gay Ad Campaigns

Find out who’s nominated

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Update on Team Desiree

A fundraiser in full force

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What Osama bin Laden Has to Do With Libya Attack

Earlier this month, a hotel in the Tunisian city of Sidi Bouzid—where, in 2010, a lone street vendor sparked a pro-democracy revolution that changed the […]

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Morning Scoop: U.S. Embassy Under Attack in Yemen

Embassy Under Attack in Yemen. Hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. Embassy in Yemen early Thursday morning, just two days after the initial attacks in […]

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The Orchestra’s New Music Director Means Business

Yannick Nezet-Seguin has something very much in common with my friend “Andy” from Bristol. Nezet-Seguin is the new music director of the Philadelphia Orchestra, which, […]

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How to Not Get Fired From Philly’s Most Important Job

New Philadelphia School District superintendent William Hite inherited a school system that’s broke and broken. If history is any guide, he’ll be run out of […]


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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Even Obama’s Dog Shills for His Campaign

When it comes to choosing the leader of the free world, I base my decision on the things that really matter: willingness to be bear-hugged […]

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Hard Rock Casino Plans Nixed in A.C.

The Hard Rock casino-hotel planned for the end of the boardwalk in Atlantic City has been nixed. Hard Rock International has decided not to move […]

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11 George Washingtons Will Fight to the Death or Something

So, you all know that George Washington led troops across the Delaware River on Christmas Day, 1776 to capture 1,000 Hessians in a surprise attack […]

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Gas Costs $9 a Gallon at Some Jersey Stations

Some LukOil franchise stations in Pennsylvania and Jersey are charging $9.99 a gallon for gas on Wednesday. The move is part of a protest meant […]

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PA Man Tebows After Assulting Teen on Lawn Mower

Okay, so this whole ordeal apparently started when a 17-year-old boy was mowing his lawn. He supposedly drove his tractor out into a road and […]

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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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Phillies Release 2013 Schedule

The Phillies will open up the 2013 campaign with a three-game series at Atlanta’s Turner Field, starting April 1st. Philly’s home opener is against the […]

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Apple Unveils New iPhone, Annouces September 21st Shipping Date

The iPhone 5 will be thinner and lighter. The earpiece will be noise-canceling on both the sending and receiving ends. Everything is smaller to make […]

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Son of Flight 93 Passenger Faces Bucks Co. Robbery Charges on 11th Anniversary of 9/11

Joseph Nacke is the 28-year-old son of a passenger on the infamous Flight 93. Nacke appeared in Bucks County Court on Tuesday, the 11th anniversary […]

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Celeb Scoop: Will Smith to Star in Two Independence Day Sequels?

Two Independence Day Sequels? Will Smith is reportedly asking for $50 million to do two ID4 sequels. Apparently the scribes have turned the scripts over […]

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