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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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Is Chase Utley Moving to Third Base?

Once upon a time Chase Utley was working on his fielding at the hot corner because the Phils had just traded Scott Rolen. Placido Polanco […]

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John Bolaris Is Moving to Long Island

The much maligned former Fox 29 meteorologist John Bolaris is packing up his bags and going home, which might explain why he was in a […]

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Father Dies Saving Son From Drunk Driver in Northeast

A 43-year-old man died on Wednesday night after saving his son from being hit by an allegedly drunk driver on Roosevelt Boulevard in the Northeast. […]

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Deadspin Says the Eagles Suck and You Deserve It

Deadspin’s Drew Magary has spent the past month or so hilariously eviscerating every team in the NFL based on the premise that every team has […]

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The Internet Wants Taylor Swift to Play a Concert for Deaf Kids

Internet trolls—fresh off their victory over musician(?) Pitbull (they sent him to a Walmart in Alaska)—have now focused their attention on Taylor Swift. Swift is […]

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In 20 Years, the Daffy’s Magic Never Failed Me

The news that Daffy’s would close on September 30th hit me hard. It feels like something bigger than the closing of a department store; it […]


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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People Are Arguing Over Sherman Hemsley’s Will

Sherman Hemsley—the Philadelphia native famous for his role as television’s George Jefferson—passed away on July 24th after a battle with lung cancer. But, the actor […]

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The 5 Scariest Speakers at the RNC

The Republican Party has a knack for drawing colorful characters under the elephant banner; they’ve given us Rick “What’s My Line?” Perry, Herman “Awww, Shucky […]

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What’s the Big Deal About Hep C?

Get the facts straight

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WATCH: The New Normal

A sneak peek of the pilot

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Four Groups to Boot During Facebook’s Purge

Looks like the Joker won’t be poking Princess Peach again any time soon: Facebook admins have finally gone after the social network’s most insidious sub-group: […]

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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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Ann Romney’s “Real” Marriage

Did she take a swipe at gay marriage?

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VIDEO: Boyz II Men Save Charles Barkley From Himself

Charles Barkley was recently down in North Carolina for a charity golf outing. After presumably shanking an entire carton of golf balls into the woods […]

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Morning Scoop: Paterno Biography Debuts at No. 1 on NYT List

Paterno No. 1. Paterno—Joe Posnanski’s biography of the late Penn State football coach—debuted in the top spot on the New York Times hardcover, non-fiction list […]

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Questlove’s Awesome Guide to Made In America

Jay-Z’s Made In America Festival will feature two days, four stages, tens of thousands of fans, and more than 30 different groups, performers and DJs. […]

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