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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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Beau Monde Gets Tavern on the Green

We have high hopes for these guys

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Nobody Likes Governor Tom Corbett

The new Franklin & Marshall poll that showed President Obama’s lead in Pennsylvania shrinking also indicates that Governor Tom Corbett’s job approval rating has dipped […]

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Marc Summers Broke His Face in a Philly Taxi Accident

Double Dare and Food Network host Marc Summers was recently in the back of a Philly taxi when the cab hydroplaned and the driver lost […]

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Questlove Made This Awesome Beastie Boys Mix During His Lunch Break

What did you do during your lunch break today? If you’re anything like us, you probably waited in line at Nom Nom Ramen or barely […]

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Judge Mum on Charge Dismissal for PSU Officials

A judge did not issue any immediate rulings in a pretrial hearing involving former Penn State officials Tim Curley and Gary Schultz. Attorneys representing Curley […]

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Celeb Scoop: Dead Man Down Owes Philly Money, But Can’t Pay

Justin Bieber Is a Flyers Fan. Or, more accurately, he’s a member of a generation that thinks it’s okay to wear any team’s garb as […]


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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Judge Finds Kensington Strangler Guilty

On Thursday, a judge found 23-year-old Antonio Rodriguez guilty of raping and murdering three women. Rodriguez—known as the “Kensington Strangler”—was convicted on three counts each […]

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VIDEOS: Kids Sing Springsteen

In honor of the baby Springsteen look-alike contest at The Learning Experience in Freehold, New Jersey, I went ahead and spent my morning surfing the […]

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Jersey School Holds Contest to Find Baby That Looks Like Springsteen

This has to be the most Jersey thing that’s ever happened in the world. An “early childhood academy” (see: fancy preschool) in Freehold is holding […]

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Zoo Unveils Trails for Monkeys, Plans Trails for Bears, Cats and Hippos

On Thursday, the Philadelphia Zoo will unveil the first part of its plan to have one and a half miles of enclosed trails that will […]

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DiNic’s Roast Pork Named Best Sandwich in America

DiNic’s roast pork has been named the best sandwich in America by Travel Channel host Adam Richman. It took weeks for Richman to tour the […]

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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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Nominees Announced for the (Last?) Barrymore Awards

The Theater Alliance of Greater Philadelphia has announced its nominees for the 2012 Barrymores. The awards are doled out to the area’s top actors, directors, […]

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Oprah Winfrey’s in the Love-Making Business

I saw the show Lovetown, USA advertised in a copy of O that I picked up to take camping with me last weekend. It was […]

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SURVEY: Sex is the Question

Bigger really is better

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Morning Scoop: Rosenbach Museum Got the Colbert Bump

Colbert Made the Rosenbach Cool. Stephen Colbert made the Rosenbach Museum cool again. After a segment on The Colbert Report featured the host’s book, I […]

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