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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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Eagles Fans: Don’t Judge Andy Reid’s Performance This Season

When Michael Vick throws an interception this season, think of Andy Reid’s pain. If DeMeco Ryans’ repaired Achilles tendon doesn’t allow him to be the […]

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Morning Scoop: Curiosity Rover Successfully Lands on Mars

Mars Curiosity Lands. Last night, while you were getting your solid eight, a team of scientists geeked out because NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity successfully landed […]

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Not All Philadelphians Embrace the Urban Farm

Mary Seton Corboy isn’t a sociologist. She is or has been a lot of things: seasoned farmhand, chef, urban agriculture pioneer, political science grad student, […]

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Everything You Need to Know About the Crip Walk

If you had to ask, “What is a Crip walk?” when you heard about the controversy over the little seconds-long dance that Serena Williams did […]

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Today Andy Reid Is a Father, Not a Football Coach

He looked away as his eyes filled with tears. “It’s harder than people think. Nothing prepares you for it.” That’s how Jay Scott described losing […]

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Andy Reid’s Son Found Dead at Training Camp

Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid’s son Garrett, who has been working with the team at training camp in Lehigh, was found dead this morning. Lehigh […]


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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Watch This Bizarre Philadelphia Ice Cream Commercial

The only thing weirder than watching this totally weird commercial for Little Baby’s Ice Cream Shop in Philadelphia is starting it in one browser and […]

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PYT’s Chick-Phil-Gay Protest Sandwich

And the era of the Protest Sandwich has finally arrived. In case you’re wondering where you’re going to get a Chick-fil-A sandwich when you’re supposed […]

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Celeb Scoop: Will Ferrell Is Christian Grey

Will Ferrell Is Christian Grey. Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis took some time while promoting their upcoming film The Campaign to read excerpts from 50 […]

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Everything You Want to Know About Gabby Douglas, America’s New Favorite Olympian

Gabby Douglas—the 16-year-old gymnast who helped America earn team gold in London and brought home her own gold medal for the all-around individual competition—has won […]

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Peter Nero OKs Exit From Philly Pops

After three and a half decades leading the Philly Pops, 78-year-old Peter Nero has OKed a severance deal that will have him step down from […]

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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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PHA Employees Have to Give Up Their Keys

Philadelphia Housing Authority employees must have missed curfew or something because the PHA is taking their keys away. At one point, more than 200 PHA […]

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Same-Sex “Kiss-Ins” Planned for Chick-fil-A Stores Across the Country

Two days after “Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day,” the chain of chicken joints will see a different group of patrons as same-sex marriage advocates across the country […]

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Amtrak Lost $833 Million on Junk Food

Amtrak riders have long been able to enjoy cans of carbonated beverages whilst traveling via railroad. The cans of soda set riders back $2 a […]

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