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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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So You Wish You Could Work From Home

A recent study revealed that a majority of people would give up certain perks—coffee, alcohol, and lunch breaks—to work from home. This marks the first […]

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Morning Scoop: Can Someone Explain Fifty Shades of Grey to Andre Iguodala?

Fifty Shades of What? Can someone explain Fifty Shades of Grey to Andre Iguodala? Dude’s been living under a rock. [Twitter] Congratulations! You Donated Money […]

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Mitt Romney Should Stay Out of Cuban Restaurants

Without a doubt, this presidential election will be close. Sure, some in fantasyland have already coronated Mitt Romney, predicting a November romp. But in reality, the […]

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Bad News in Collingswood Reaches Paris

I always thought “no news is good news” meant that, for instance, if your loved one is traveling and he doesn’t call, it’s good news, […]

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Best & Worst Versions of “Call Me Maybe”

When the first day of summer hit last week, I still hadn’t heard Carly Rae Jespen’s song “Call Me Maybe.” Ever. Not even a single […]

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Should Sidewalk Chalk Be Banned?

Moving sucks. Trust me, by this time next month, I’ll have moved for the fifth time in five years. Each time a lease ends, I […]


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.


Governor Christie Says Mitt Romney Hasn’t Asked Him to Be VP

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said at a town hall meeting on Wednesday that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney did not ask him to be […]

President Obama Maintains Lead Over Romney in PA

A recent Quinnipiac University poll indicates that President Barack Obama has maintained a lead over Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney in Pennsylvania and two other […]

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Montco Parents Charged With Starving Their 6-Year-Old Son

A couple from Montgomery County have been charged for supposedly starving their 6-year-old son after they brought him in for medical attention about three months […]

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Ed Rendell Couldn’t Save Ex-Rep. From Corruption Conviction

A Dauphin County jury has found former Rep. Stephen Stetler guilty on six counts relating to his participation in a scheme that used employees paid […]

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Philly Man Thinks Jerry Sandusky Is Going to Kill Him [UPDATE]

A Philadelphia man—who says he is the relative of a former Wisconsin Badger football player—has filed a preliminary injunction seeking a restraining order against former […]

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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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Daily News Talks Philly Sports Blogs

Today, the Daily News published an article to the Interwebtuals—that had already appeared in a print edition of SportsWeek—that’s all, “Loogit all these sports bolgs!!!!1” […]

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Anyone Want to Lend Us $6.2M So We Can Buy the Archdiocese Villa in Ventnor?

Amid a sexual abuse scandal, 45 job cuts, school closings and consolidations, and the end of its monthly publication, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is in […]

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Celeb Scoop: Actors Respond to Death of Nora Ephron

Will Smith’s Ex on VH1 Series. Sheree Fletcher—Will Smith’s ex—will join women formerly married to stars like Eddie Murphy and Jose Canseco for a new […]

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I’m Missing the Mom Gene

Parenting just isn’t for me

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