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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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Chris Brown Branded as Abuser

In the end Chris Brown did what all abusers do—just more explicitly. He didn’t just beat his woman. He had to own her, too. And […]

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Transgendered Inmate Is the Right’s Worst Nightmare

There’s a story in the news this week that’s like a perfect storm of things that push the culture-war buttons of conservative Americans. Michelle Kosilek, […]

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Where to Pee for Free in Philadelphia

Sometimes you just gotta go. What to do? At first glance it seems like there aren’t many places. Philadelphia once had a public toilet. It was […]

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Morning Scoop: Don’t Look Now, But the Phils Are Four Games Back From a Playoff Spot

Phils Narrow Gap. Cardinals? Lost. Pirates? Lost. Dodgers? Lost. Braves? Lost. Phils? Scored nine runs to top the Marlins and win their sixth straight game. […]

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Should Gov. Corbett Execute Raped Philly Teen?

At a mere 13 years old, Terrance Williams started getting raped by 51-year-old Amos Norwood. Repeatedly. For five years, until he had just barely turned […]

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Walnut Street Theatre’s Prez Made $604,474 In One Year

As the new Philadelphia arts season is officially under way, with the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe in full swing, here’s a look […]


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: Harry Kalas’ Post-9/11 Monologue

The Voice of the Phillies, Harry Kalas welcomed Phils fans back to baseball after the attacks of September 11th. Broadcasting live from Veterans Stadium in […]

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VIDEO: That Time Questlove and Dave Chappelle Partied in Prince’s Hotel Room

In an animated video a la The Ricky Gervais Show, Grantland has offered up visual interpretations of the B.S. Report (a podcast). This video includes […]

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Urban Outfitters Wants Online Shopping First, Stores Second

Urban Outfitters generates $2.5 billion of revenue annually. Of that $2.5 billion, nearly 25 percent of it comes from online sales. In the coming years, […]

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NBC Passes on Moment of Silence for 9/11, Opts to Continue Airing Kardashian Interview

On Tuesday morning, President Obama spoke at the Pentagon to honor the heroes and victims of the attacks of 9/11. The NYPD, FDNY, Port Authority […]

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Celeb Scoop: Lady Gaga’s Coming to Philadelphia

Lady Gaga Coming to Philadelphia. Lady Gaga recently announced plans for a world tour. She’ll be at the Wells Fargo Center on February 19th 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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Mayor Nutter Vetoes Parking Surchage, Finnigan’s Wake Expansion

Mayor Nutter has vetoed a bill that would have allowed Finnigan’s Wake—the NoLibs joint owned by Democratic committeeman Mike Driscoll—to expand. The proposal would have […]

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Jersey Woman Denies Killing Man With Penis Injection

Jersey’s got their own Black Madame-esque case on their hands now that 35-year-old Kasia Rivera has pleaded not guilty to killing a man with a […]

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Sixers Coach Doug Collins Texts NASCAR’s Denny Hamlin After Races

Last year, NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin was in Dover, Delaware for a race when he popped up north to catch a Phils practice. There, he […]

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Massive Pothole Causes Eight-Mile Backup on Northeast Extension

You’re probably going to want to avoid the Northeast Extension today. A massive sinkhole opened up on the southbound side where the Turnpike crosses North […]

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