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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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How Long Before Raping Women Is OK Again?

This is it, folks. This might be the last straw, the moment where I actually give up on the hyperbole and start—as a Facebook friend […]

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New Book Says Obama Is a Threat to the Main Line

Do you live in South Jersey, Delaware County, the Main Line or elsewhere in Philadelphia suburbia? Enjoy it while you can, because your way of […]

Best of Gay Philly 2012

Best of Gay Philly: Where to Eat in Midtown Village Best New Restaurant Jamonera, the newest eatery from chef Marcie Turney, is all about small […]

MSNBC’s Chris Matthews Pulled a Jon Stewart on Reince Priebus

MSNBC’s Chris Matthews interviewed GOP chair Reince Priebus at the Republican National Convention on Monday morning. Typically, interviews like that one stick to a certain […]

Koch Group Pulls TV Ads in PA?

The Koch group Americans for Prosperity—a massive GOP Super PAC—is reportedly pulling its TV ads in Pennsylvania just as the campaign season ramps up in […]

Madonna’s Poem About Tonight’s Show

Is it an ode to Philly?


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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J-Roll, Phils Host Ugandan Little Leaguers

Last year, Jimmy Rollins traveled to Uganda to help train Little Leaguers and their coaches. He taught them some tricks on the diamond and donated […]

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Bill Cosby Ain’t Dead Yet

Philly native and Temple alum Bill Cosby is the celebrity most recently killed off by a Twitter death hoax. People reacted accordingly, tweeting and retweeting […]

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Postal Worker in Jersey Charged for Intercepting Packages of Cocaine

Talk about an elaborate drug scheme. A United State Postal Service worker in Jersey faces federal charges for allegedly having cocaine mailed to addresses on […]

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Freeh Group Acquired by Philly Law Firm

Louis Freeh, the former FBI boss now famous for his group’s investigative report on Penn State’s alleged coverup of Jerry Sandusky’s sexual abuse of children, […]

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Celeb Scoop: Beyoncé to Perform at Made in America?

Beyoncé at Made in America? The Huffington Post is reporting that “an insider” says that Beyoncé plans to perform at Made in America festival in […]

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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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The Hall and Oates Super PAC Is No More

The Hall and Oates Fans for America met its quick and PR-y demise this week when the founders of the political group dissolved their baby […]

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See No Made in America, Hear No Made in America Thanks to Massive Fence

Mayor Nutter spoke on Tuesday, addressing the semantics of the first concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway that will require people to go to work […]

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Brian Westbrook to Retire as an Eagle

In Week 16 of the upcoming NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles will honor former running back Brian Westbrook. Westbrook—a Villanova grad—will retire as an Eagle. […]

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Before Honey Boo-Boo, There Was January Schofield

When I first wrote about now 10-year-old January Schofield, the little girl had been recently diagnosed with schizophrenia and was on heavy-duty psychiatric medications. Her […]

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