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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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Governor Corbett Puts a Gag on Philadelphia

Harrisburg’s club of mostly white rural legislators have rarely hidden the contempt they have for Philadelphia. But last week’s news that 18 percent of the […]

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If You Love Mitt Romney, Vote for Barack Obama

Wouldn’t it be great to live in a place where 98.1 percent of all your neighbors had health insurance? How about a place where 99.8 […]

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The 5 Misconceptions About Lesbians

Somer Bingham tells it like it is

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Thanks to Facebook, Your Vacation Photos Are Worthless

My daughter was home over the weekend to visit, and she brought her laptop. “Oh, Mom!” she said practically the instant she got in the […]

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Morning Scoop: From Philly to NYC in 37 Minutes…by 2040?

Amtrak Talks Northeast Corridor Plan. Amtrak says  you’ll be able to travel from Philly to New York in just 37 minutes. That is, if they […]

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Google: Legalize Love

Supporting LGBT workers around the world


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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My Wife’s Not Too Pregnant, She’s Just Having Twins

A couple of weeks ago, as Lisa and I wended our way through Whole Foods and Super Fresh, I spent as much time looking at […]

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10 Minutes With Rose Troche

She talks Go Fish, L Word and more

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Archdiocese Expected to Announce Fates of Suspended Priests

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is expected to announce this afternoon the fate of some of the priests that were suspended last year amid the sexual […]

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VIDEO: Chris Christie Has Words With Man on the Boardwalk

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk last night with his family when he had a verbal altercation with a man […]

Governor Christie to Headline Romney Fundraiser in Washington

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will reportedly headline a July 18th breakfast fundraiser for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at Washington D.C.’s Willard Hotel. The […]

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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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Ruben Amaro Jr. Says the Phillies Stink

Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. was on 94 WIP this morning to discuss the team’s state of affairs. In doing so, he mention that, […]

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Comcast Set to Sell Stake in A&E for $2.8 Billion

If you’ve got $2.8 billion burning a hole in your pocket and an interest in the television business, you should hurry up and call up […]

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Celeb Scoop: VIDEO: Coldplay at the Wells Fargo Center

Coldplay in Philly. Coldplay played a colorful show at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday night. Robyn opened, if you’re into that sort of thing. […]

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Fear Makes Men Cover for Child Predators

Waiting for Monsignor William Lynn’s hearing to start yesterday morning, I felt like I was back in Monday morning chapel at prep school: It was […]

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