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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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Opinion

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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Jersey’s Medical Marijuana Program is Expensive, Difficult to Navigate for Patients

New Jersey’s medical marijuana system is continuing its rocky path to fruition this week, with many current patients and advocates saying that the system is […]

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Michelle Obama Mentions Chester Upland School District in DNC Speech

So remember in Michelle Obama’s address at the Democratic National Convention when she said she saw the “very best of the American spirit” in a […]

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Birth Certificate Replacement Fees Are No More in Pennsylvania

Voter ID exclusion schemes be damned in Pennsylvania: the Department of Vital Records has decided to drop the birth certificate fee for PA natives attempting […]

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Do It: Gender Reel

Highlights from the arts festival

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The Philly Pops Are Set to Exit Bankruptcy

Pete Nero is still stepping down next year after 30-some years of service, but at least Encore Series Inc., the Philly Pops presenter, has been […]

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The Oogieloves: Big Fail or Next Cult Classic?

Over the Labor Day weekend, The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure had the worst box office opening ever. According to The Wrap, The Oogieloves […]


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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Know a PCP Dealer? Want a $500 Reward? Head to Camden

If you sell PCP, the Camden police are looking for you. City officials recently began offering a $500 reward incentive for information leading to the […]

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How Penn Is Turning Scientists Into Entrepreneurs

“David” cannot make a cup of coffee. But he is a better businessman than I am. I live in Lower Merion, which is overrun with Penn […]

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US Airways Flight 1267 Diverted Back to Philadelphia International

US Airways flight 1267 to Dallas-Forth Worth diverted back to Philadelphia International this morning after an anonymous tipster phoned in word to the Philly Police […]

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GO! Athletes Launches New Website

Plus: A special event at UPenn

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Gay Couple’s Obama Love Bug Pulls Into DNC

They want to “Legalize Love”

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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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Barack Obama’s Biggest Mistake

Unless you’ve been living in an ashram in Gujarat, you’ve no doubt spent the week dodging news from the Democratic National Convention currently underway in […]

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Hot New Fall Accessory Trends

Jimmy Contreras: Neon is back

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Morning Scoop: Jerry Sandusky Finds Sympathy in Jail

Let’s Catch Up With Convicted Pedophile Jerry Sandusky. Sandusky attorney Joe Amendola says his client, who will likely be sentenced next month, now wishes he would […]

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Are Your Kids Working Hard Enough for You?

In two weeks, both of my daughters are leaving for college, and I am very worried about my 14-year old-son, who will still be with […]

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