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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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Coaches Hover Outside Student Apartment to Try to Poach Penn State Players?

Penn State defensive backs Stephon Morris and Adrian Amos have pledged allegiance to Penn State. The NCAA announced on Monday, along with its sanctions against […]

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2012 PSU Football Will Only Be Sad Reminder of Scandal

The NCAA gave Penn State a harsh penalty but it is the wrong one. Plain and simple the football program should have been shut down […]

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Toomey Beats Casey (at Softball)

Late-inning heroics lifted Hit It Toomey (Senator Pat Toomey’s softball team) over Scrantonicity (Senator Bob Casey’s team) in Senate Softball League play on Tuesday night.

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VIDEO: Penn State Players Issue Statement on “The Greatest Opportunity a Penn Stater Has Ever Been Given”

Penn State’s football student athletes made an announcement today, indicating that they’re eager to turn the NCAA’s sanctions against the university into an opportunity. Senior […]

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Stingrays and Sharks Down the Shore?

Approximately 50 stingrays were reportedly spotted in the water just off the shore in Spring Lake on Tuesday. Swimmers were told to get out of […]

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The South Philly Flood Fiasco of 2012 Could Take a Month to Repair

The water main break that caused a flood and a gas leak and a sinkhole in South Philly Sunday night will continue to be a […]


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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Philly Prisoners Get Extra Punishment in Heat Wave

Weather is a great leveler. We talk about it when we have nothing else to talk about, with people we’d have nothing to talk about […]

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How to Bring Gun Lovers & NRA Haters Together

If you love hunting, either because you’ve been raised in a hunting family or because you’ve taken a liking to it later in life, I […]

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Sherman Hemsley, “George Jefferson” Dead at 74

Sherman Hemsley—star of The Jeffersons and a Philadelphia native—has died at the age of 74. Hemsley’s cause of death will be determined by an autopsy, […]

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Black Guys Use Condoms More Than White Guys

So much for stereotypes

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VP Biden’s Visit and Phils Matinee Mean You Might Want to Avoid I-95

The Phillies look to continue their winning streak (!!!!) with a matinee win at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday. Couple that with Vice President Joe […]

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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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WATCH: Jack & Diane

Teenage lesbian werewolves, anyone?

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The Women Behind the Gayborhood

Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran honored

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APA Rethinks Transgender Identity

Could a new definition change attitudes?

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The Location of Philly’s Next Casino Is …

It’s been a tough year for gambling in Philadelphia. First the lottery axed hated spokes-groundhog Gus. Then … um, well, I guess that’s it, really: […]

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