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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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U.S. Military: OK to Wear Uniforms to Pride

It’s a first for openly gay personnel

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The Gayest Emmy Nods

And the nominations are…

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The Dark Knight Rises: A-

Most fans haven’t seen The Dark Knight Rises yet, but that hasn’t stopped them from deciding that it is an unquestioned masterpiece. And though it might […]

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“Special Needs” Kid or Threatening Troublemaker?

It’s a knee-jerk culture we live in, especially with media. See a headline, react. Click on a link, cue outrage. That was my response when […]

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Morning Scoop: At Least 12 Killed, 50 Wounded in Colorado Batman Shooting

At Least 12 Dead, 50 Wounded in Colorado Batman Shooting. A 24-year-old gunman reportedly wore a gasmask and threw a canister into an Aurora movie […]

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Marketing Geniuses Fail to Crack Philadelphia Code

There used to be a sign hanging up at PHL for new arrivals that said, “Welcome to Philadelphia, where old and new beckon you.” It […]


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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Seventeen Promises Real Photos of Real Girls

Seventeen magazine recently announced that it would stop using Photoshopped images. In its August edition, it stated in its “Body Peace Treaty,” “We vow to […]

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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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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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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 […]

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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