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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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The Truth About Taxes

When homophobia hits the wallet

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Guy Charged With Killing Philly Officer While Driving Drunk Supposedly Had a BAC of .218

The man charged with killing Philadelphia Police Officer Brian Lorenzo while driving drunk—and in the wrong direction—on I-95 North supposedly had a blood alcohol content […]

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Nike to Remove JoePa’s Name from Child Care Center

Following Thursday’s release of the Freeh report and the subsequent press conference held in Philadelphia, Nike has announced that it will remove Joe Paterno’s name […]

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Freeh Report Condemns Joe Paterno

Former FBI head Louis Freeh released his long-awaited report on his investigation of Penn State’s handling of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal this […]

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Uniforms for This Year’s Olympic Opening Ceremonies Unveiled

Olympic athletes at the 2012 London Games will be arriving in style as big name designers have offered their talents to create the uniforms for […]

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Celeb Scoop: JLo’s Been Rehearsing at Temple University

JLo Rehearses in Philly. Jennifer Lopez has been in Philly rehearsing for her upcoming tour. She’s been staying at the Ritz-Carlton and rehearsing at Temple’s […]


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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Read the Paterno Family’s Response to the Freeh Report

The findings of an extensive investigation into a potential cover-up at Penn State was posted to the Internet Thursday morning at 9 a.m. Joe Paterno […]

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Philly’s Outdoor Homeless Feeding Ban Temporarily Lifted

This week, lawyers representing numerous religious groups and city officials—including Mayor Nutter—appeared in federal court to argue the constitutionality and motive of the city’s ban […]

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Did PSU Change the Channel on People Trying to Watch the Freeh Presser? [UPDATE]

People gathered at the Hub at Penn State (the school’s student center) were scrambling to find a place to watch former FBI Director Louis Freeh’s […]

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TONIGHT: The Real L Word

The women celebrate season three

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School District, Workers’ Union Strike Tentative Deal to Avoid Layoffs

Late Wednesday night, the Philadelphia School District and its blue-collar workers’ union struck a tentative deal to avert layoffs. Had a deal not been reached, […]

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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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Vito’s Famous Speech

The man, the words, the documentary

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Has Michael Vick Finally Buried His Past?

Fans started to line up outside Modell’s on Cottman Ave. at 9:45 a.m. for an autograph session with Michael Vick that didn’t start until around […]

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The AIDS Quilt is Back in D.C.

Memories of a memorial 30 years in making

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It’s a Wonder So Many Families Leave the Shore Alive

When I first moved to New Jersey and started talking to residents, even my own in-laws, I was surprised at how many families vacation together […]

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