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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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Paul Ryan Is No Sarah Palin

First of all, let’s give Mitt Romney credit where credit is due: Paul Ryan is no Sarah Palin. No really: That’s a great thing. Whatever […]

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Smartphone Zombies Give Philly a National Reputation

The head-down zombies are everywhere. You can spot them half a block away. Unaware of the world around them, coming right at you; but for […]

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Aw, Shane Victorino, You Shouldn’t Have

Los Angeles Dodger outfielder Shane Victorino has rented a billboard. Victorino also took out a full-page ad in the Daily News last week to say […]

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The PLCB Wants You to Bring Back Your Tequila

The PLCB has issued a voluntary recall of 1.75 liter bottles of 1800 Silver, Reposado, and Coconut tequila because the liquor may have glass particles […]

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Chesco Hoarders Killed in Fire, Firefighters Struggled Through All of the Stuff

An elderly couple died in a Friday morning fire in West Goshen, Chester County. Firefighters apparently had a difficult time reaching the couple because of […]

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Celeb Scoop: Jada Pinkett Smith Is Sick of the Divorce Rumors

Jada Tired of Divorce Rumors. Jada Pinkett Smith has been busy trying to raise awareness of international human trafficking and posing for the September cover […]


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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Hope You Had Fun Complaining About the Drought Because Now You Get to Complain About Hurricanes

Remember that time when America spent the summer bakin’ like a toasted cheeser? Everyone spent the summer going, “Oh nos! It won’t rain.” Well, hope […]

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Weekend Roundup

A guide to Friday, Saturday and Sunday

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A Letter From a Gay Son to His Dad

Where the politics and personal collide

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What Does it Mean to Write a Gay Play?

A conversation from GayFest

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Developer Looks to Buy the Divine Lorraine

Developer Eric Blumenfeld (the guy who revitalized North Broad Street) will reportedly look to purchase the Divine Lorraine on North Broad at a Sheriff’s sale […]

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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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D.C. Radio Host Calls Moment of Silence for Garrett Reid “Absurd”

When the Eagles decided to have a moment of silence before Thursday’s preseason opener in honor of the life of Garrett Reid, they apparently forgot […]

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Harrison Ford and Liam Hemsworth Film at 40,000-Square-Foot House in Plymouth Whitemarsh

Harrison Ford, Liam Hemsworth, Gary Oldman and other members of the cast and crew of Paranoia were in Plymouth Whitemarsh on Thursday and will be […]

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Shame on The Fonz: Bad Celebrity Endorsements

I get it. Celebrities need money just like the rest of us. And the idea of the celebrity endorsement goes way, way back. Even Pope […]

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I Want to Hunt Bear With Jason Babin

Of all the athletes in the history of Philadelphia’s professional sports franchises, you’d be hard-pressed to find two guys more people would like to grab […]

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