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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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Local Athlete Is Olympics Hero!

A local athlete is the star of the Olympics! Okay, maybe not the star. But women’s soccer got its occasional spot in the U.S. sports […]

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Former Inky Writer Makes Lolo Jones Lose at the Olympics?

It’s been a rough week for Olympic 100-meter hurdler Lolo Jones, and there’s a local connection to her pain. Jones first gained notoriety at the […]

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A Look at NJ’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Yesterday marked the start of patient registration for New Jersey’s long-embattled medical marijuana program, arriving more than two and a half years after the state […]

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Morning Scoop: Financial Adviser for Celek, Former Eagles, Gold Medal-Winner Accused of Ponzi Scheme

Celek, Former Eagles Sue Over Ponzi Scheme. Eagles tight end Brent Celek, former Eagles Kevin Curtis and A.J. Feely, and Feely’s wife, recent gold-medal winning […]

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The 10 Craziest Quotes From Here Comes Honey Boo Boo

On Wednesday night, TLC premiered the first two episodes of a new reality show, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. Honey Boo Boo, also know as […]

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We Should Pack for Mars Right Now

Scientists, science geeks and the media were jumping for joy when the $2.5 billion Mars rover Curiosity successfully landed earlier this week after an eight-month […]


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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The Bourne Legacy: C-

For fans of the Bourne series, this must seem implausible: That, exiting the theater, at least three people were overheard talking about how they had […]

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SPOILER ALERT: Find Out if the American Women’s Soccer Team Won Gold

The U.S. Olympic Women’s Soccer Team won a gold medal on Thursday afternoon when they defeated Japan 2-1. South Jersey’s Carli Lloyd scored both goals—a […]

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Nik Wallenda Successfully Walks 1,300-Foot Wire 100 Feet Above A.C. Beach

Nik Wallenda—the dude that walked a tightrope over Niagara Falls—was on the beach in Atlantic City today to walk a 1,300-foot wire 100 feet above […]

MSNBC Plans to Air Documentaries on Obama, Romney

MSNBC reportedly plans to air documentaries on President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. The programs have reportedly been described at “biographical political […]

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PICA Board Delays Vote on Mayor Nutter’s Five-Year Plan

The Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (PICA) has decided to delay its vote on Mayor Nutter’s five-year plan for the city of Philadelphia. The decision was […]

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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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Army Tests a $517 Million Blimp (Really) in Jersey

The Army has a $517 million spy blimp (for reals) that made it’s maiden voyage in Jersey on Tuesday. It’s technically called a Long Endurance […]

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Andre Iguodala Headed to Denver?

Yahoo!’s Adrian Wojnarowski—affectionately referred to as Woj by most of the Internets—is reporting that the Sixers are set to be involved in a four-way trade […]

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10 Charged in $40 Million Shore Property, Mortgage Fraud Scheme

Authorities have charged 10 Jersey residents for their alleged participation in a $40 million mortgage fraud scheme involving properties down the Shore and resorts in […]

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Celeb Scoop: Here Comes Honey Boo Boo Officially Marks the Death of American Culture

Honey Boo Boo Premieres. Everyone is talking about the Toddlers & Tiaras spinoff Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, which premiered Wednesday night on TLC. Just […]

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