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How Far Did Rocky Go in His Training Run in Rocky II?

Rocky wasn’t just a boxer. He was a marathoner.


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Allan Domb: “Make Philly Fun Again”

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Inside the Philadelphia Art Museum’s Epic Meltdown

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New Documentary Boys to Fame Tells the Most Tender Eagles Story You’ve Probably Never Heard

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5 Things Girls Can Learn From Girls

The immediate post-collegiate years, generally the early 20s of young millennials’ lives, are painfully, honestly difficult. That is perhaps the reason I was so dead […]

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A Liberal Against Labor Unions

Unions built Philadelphia. Hell, they built America. But today, Philadelphia’s public unions are leading the city into permanent decline. That’s a painful conclusion if, like […]

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Why U.S. Women Deserve a Reimbursement Check

I shouldn’t be surprised—after the myriad stories of terminally ill patients who were refused coverage for life-saving surgeries; after the friend I have here in […]

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How Not to Be a Homewrecker

Dear Monica, I have been dating a man who says he is getting a divorce—but there doesn’t seem to be any real movement toward a […]

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Sounds Like the Phils Have Stopped Talks About Trading Cole Hamels

ESPN’s Jayson Stark says that the Phils have intensified the pace of their contract negotiations with free agent-to-be Cole Hamels as the trade deadline approaches. […]

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Governor Corbett Says PSU Officials Didn’t Cooperate in Sandusky Investigation

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett says that Penn State University officials did not cooperate in the Jerry Sandusky investigation and are likely the subjects of a […]


Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.


RNC Chair Calls Out Obama in Philly, DA Seth Williams Responds

On Thursday, Republican National Committee Chair Reince Priebus appeared in Philadelphia with Senate candidate Tom Smith to tell voters that President Barack Obama promised jobs […]

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Michael Vick Has Apparently Learned Nothing From Last Year’s “Dream Team” Fiasco

If there’s one thing that every member of the 2011-12 Eagles should have learned last season, it’s that life is easier when  you under sell […]

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Deadspin, Essentially, Thinks That Paul Holmgren Is the Smartest Person on the Planet

Last night, the Flyers organization went ahead and decided that they’d like have Shea Weber wear an orange and black sweater for the rest of […]

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Celeb Scoop: Miley Cyrus Eats Lunch at Capital Grille

Miley Watch 2012. On Wednesday afternoon—while you were working and not being photographed by paparazzi—Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth ate lunch at Capital Grille. [PhillyChitChat] […]

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Police Interview Suspect in Attempted South Philly Abduction [UPDATE]

Police are reportedly interviewing a suspect in relation to the attempted abduction of a 10-year-old girl in South Philly. City officials announced a $10,000 reward […]

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How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.

An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

Fifty years after founding their legendary Philadelphia International Records, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, with friends and collaborators from Thom Bell to John Oates to Patti LaBelle, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.


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Niagara Falls Tightrope-Walking Guy Takes Stunt Down the Shore

Nik Wallenda—that guy who walked a tightrope across Niagara Falls while wearing a harness so as to not be daring at all—has announced his intention […]

Council President Clarke Is Donating His Raise to the Obama Campaign

Mayor Michael Nutter and a number of city officials are set to receive automatic pay increases. Of the officials up for the pay bump, six […]

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T.O. Agrees to Pay Child Support, Avoids Jail

Driveway situp enthusiast and former Philadelphia Eagle Terrell Owens showed up in an Atlanta court on Thursday in a successful attempt to avoid jail time. […]

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The Franklin Institute Wants You to Walk Through “Your Brain”

Thanks to a renovation project in 2004, The Franklin Institute’s “The Giant Heart” includes a 5,000 square-foot exhibit with interactive devices and a massive EKG […]

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