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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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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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Report Shows Philadelphians Suck at Driving

The eighth annual Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report indicates that Philadelphia is the 190th on the list of cities with safe drivers. An average driver […]

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Harrisburg Patriot-News Scales Back to Three Times a Week

The Harrisburg Patriot-News will cease daily production as it merges with Pennlive.com to form a new organization called PA Media Group. Beginning in January, the […]

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Don’t Feel Sorry for PSU Students Who Rioted

Your campus is going to burn. So warned a cameraman inside the Penn Stater Hotel as the Penn State Board of Trustees announced on November […]

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How to Get a Voter ID

A step-by-step guide

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Buy Curious: Dining In

Get cooking with these conversation starters


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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Top 5 Most Spectacular Falls From Grace by Philly Athletes

It looks like Terrell Owens has reached the end of the road, as he was released by the Seahawks a couple of days ago. He […]

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On Our Gaydar: Pittsburgh

The softer side of the Steel City

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A Day With HIV

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Madonna Wants You To Read This Poem About Tonight’s Show

It used to be all about cone bras and burning crosses for Lady Madonna. But tonight, Madge launches the North American leg of her MDNA […]

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WXPN’s Roger LaMay Is Ready to Rock NPR’s World

Roger LaMay, general manager of Penn’s WXPN and a badass Deadhead, says it’s time for National Public Radio to face the music. As a newly […]

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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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Morning Scoop: Arlen Specter Is Seriously Ill

Arlen Specter Hospitalized. Friends of Arlen Specter are saying the former senator from Pennsylvania has been hospitalized and is seriously ill. The 82-year-old politician/comedian was […]

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No “Sweet Caroline” at PSU Games Due to “Touching You” Lyrics [UPDATE]

Penn State fans have been singing Neil Diamond for years. At every home game, Nittany Lion fans belt out the lyrics to Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline,” […]

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Jersey Woman Had 200 Orgasms in 36 Hours Thanks to Rare Medical Condition

A 44-year-old New Jersey woman is seeking the expertise of medical specialists in London because she can’t stop herself from climaxing. Kim Ramsey—a nurse originally […]

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Coast Guard Searches for Boater Missing Off Wildwood

The Coast Guard is searching for a 39-year-old Cape May man after someone spotted his boat about a mile off of Wildwood’s shore. There was […]

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