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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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Bad Data Causes Haverford to Slip on Forbes’ “Top Colleges” List

Haverford College dropped from No. 7 to No. 27 in the annual rankings of American universities published by Forbes. The executive editor of the magazine […]

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$16,000 Worth of Handbags Stolen From Burberry in Center City

On Thursday morning, police say that two women went into the Burberry Store at 17th and Walnut in Center City and distracted employees while four […]

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Nats Manager Says Phils Fire Sale Was Fun to Watch

Nationals manager Davey Johnson was on a D.C. sports talk radio show on Tuesday when he said that he has no sympathy for the Phillies’ […]

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Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day Sets Company Sales Record

Wednesday’s “Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day” brought more than half a million people to the chain’s chicken joints around the country. Sales on August 1st proved to […]

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Joe Banner Part of New Cleveland Browns Management

Businessman Jimmy Haslam—a minority stakeholder in the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2008—has agreed to terms on a deal that will make him the new owner of […]

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Celeb Scoop: Miley Cyrus Gets “Swatted”

Miley Cyrus Gets Swatted. Police in L.A. responded to an emergency call that claimed shots had been fired during a crime-in-progress at Miley Cyrus’ house […]


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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NCAA Names George Mitchell as Penn State’s Integrity Monitor

The NCAA has named former Senator George Mitchell as the Integrity Monitor assigned to make sure Penn State complies with all of its sanctions. Mitchell’s […]

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Relax, You Probably Won’t Have to Pay $800 for an iPhone 5

Two trending topics on Twitter (#800dollarsforaniphone and iPhone 5 $800) prompted everyone with an Internet connection to suggest that the newest installment of Apple’s life-changing […]

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The Story of Team Desiree

The Philly musician needs your help

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Graphic Artist Sues Yuengling Over Label

A graphic artist from South Jersey has filed a lawsuit against D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. over the company’s use of a logo the man […]

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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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Just Call It “Girls’ Gymnastics” and Be Done With It

Every four years I try to remember not to be shocked, and every four years I end up yelling at the television, in part indignation […]

Obama Leads Romney in New “Twitter Political Index”

Twitter recently launched what’s been named the “Twitter Political Index.” The new daily measurement compares tweets about President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt […]

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Your iPhone Could Make You Forget Life’s Best Moments

Making fun of this summer’s Olympics opening ceremony has become as much of a tradition as the lighting of the torch. We’ve heard the jokes about […]

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Glouco Assemblyman Refused Breathalyzer Despite Voting on Relating Legislation

On Tuesday night, a Gloucester County assemblyman was arrested for DUI after he refused to submit to a breathalyzer test. The assemblyman had, prior to […]

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