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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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Rick Santorum Named to List of Biggest Homophobes of Last 45 Years

The Advocate has released its list of “The 45 Biggest Homophobes of Our 45 Years.” Among the collection of the most anti-gay people is former […]

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Lower Merion Is 5th Top-Earning Town in America

Lower Merion was ranked fifth among CNN’s Top-Earning Towns in America. The median family income in Lower Merion is $153,309/year and the median home price […]

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Reward Increased in Officer’s Murder, Philly Police Release Video of Suspects [UPDATE]

The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the men who killed Officer Moses Walker Jr. has been increased to $88,000. The […]

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Archdiocese Hands Control of Philly’s Catholic Schools to Independent Foundation

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, today, announced that an independent foundation will take over management of its secondary and special education programs. Faith in the Future […]

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You’re Not (Necessarily) Crazy if You’re Not on Facebook

In the wake of such tragedies as the shooting in Aurora, Colorado and the Norwegian mass murder, some have insinuated that a person’s social media […]

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Drag-Racer’s Widow Sues South Jersey Speedway for $50M

A Brooklyn woman has filed a lawsuit against South Jersey’s Atco Speedway. She’s seeking $50 million for the speedway’s negligence, which she says resulted in […]


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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New York Notices Philly’s Peanut Chews Renaissance

New York is paying attention to Philly’s Peanut Chews renaissance. The Times has a piece focused on the re-localization of Peanut Chews that followed an […]

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WATCH: Beyonce’s Latest Video

She turns attention to world hunger

Christie Has No Interest in Working in Washington

On Monday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie addressed the media for the first time regarding Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s vice presidential selection. Christie had […]

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Tuesday’s Headlines

Find out what everyone’s talking about

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The Kid Who Danced to “Vogue” is All Grown Up

Meet Shaun Sperling now

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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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So Long, Weirdo Six Flags Drive-Through Safari

I found the news oddly crushing. Six Flags Great Adventure has announced plans to cease the “drive-through” portion of its Wild Safari. Wild Safari is […]

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Revel Casino’s Failure Will Increase NJ Gambling

There was a lot of hype surrounding the opening of the Revel casino in Atlantic City. Supporters predicted the upscale $2.4 billion resort would reverse […]

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Morning Scoop: Montco Is Most Generous PA County

Montco = Most Generous County. Montgomery County residents donated $650.6 million to charity in 2008 (the most recent year that the statistics are available). That’s […]

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Can Women Change Augusta Golf?

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore are just about the luckiest little gals on the fairway, if you ask […]

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