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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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Inmates Serenaded Sandusky With Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”

According to a report from the tabloid newspaper The Daily, inmates at the Centre County Correctional Facility serenaded Jerry Sandusky with a portion of Pink […]

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Celeb Scoop: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Zac Efron and Andrew Garfield Attend a Jersey Wedding

Twilight Stars and Efron Attend Jersey Wedding. Kristen Stewart borrowed a dress from the groom’s sister (she forgot hers) and Robert Pattinson had a little […]

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Summer Reading Roundup

Books to brighten your beach read

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Basically, Things Are Crap for Philly Catholics

The New York Times published a piece on Sunday chronicling the slew of problems facing the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Monsignor William Lynn was convicted on […]

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The Jerry Sandusky Verdict Is Not a Victory

Friday night, as the Phillies were deciding between a three- or four-hour rain delay as the preferred method of draining as much from their suffering […]

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Pot Possession Penalties to Be Like Traffic Tickets in Jersey?

The New Jersey state Assembly is set to vote on a bill that would decriminalize possession of less than 15 grams of marijuana. Instead of […]


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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Supreme Court Rejects Most of AZ Immigration Law

Arizona had most of its controversial immigration law shot down by the Supreme Court of the United States on Monday. The court ruled that Arizona […]

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One Dead as Plane Crashes En Route to Lancaster

One person died this morning as a four-seat plane crashed in North Carolina. Authorities responded to a 9-1-1 call from someone claiming to have witnessed […]

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Murder Suspect Found Dead in Cell

A 28-year-old Point Breeze man accused of killing a mother of three during a shootout in Grays Ferry back in April was arrested on Sunday […]

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Men Get Baby Lust, Too

The plan was to drink a few beers and listen to a couple of friends talk about fatherhood. Both had new babies, around nine months […]

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Governor Corbett, Juror No. 11 Speak Out About Sandusky Trial

Governor Tom Corbett and Juror #11 from the Jerry Sandusky trial spoke out about the investigation, subsequent court proceedings, and conviction of the former Penn […]

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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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Bob Brady’s $1 Million Mistake

2009 was a tough year financially for most every family, but it was downright catastrophic for Rep. Bob Brady and wife Debra. Or at least, […]

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Flying Swastika Draws Attention Down the Shore

Over the weekend, the International Raelian Movement—a religious cult that believes that a Creator reveals itself via UFOs—had banners featuring swastikas flown over Los Angeles, […]

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The Real Reason Women Still Can’t Have It All

Anne-Marie Slaughter’s son is having a tough adolescence. And the whole country gets to know about it now. If you didn’t hear Slaughter on Terry […]

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The First Rule of Fight Church

There’s a question asked in the trailer for Fight Church—and yes, this forthcoming documentary is a real thing, not an Onion parody—that deserves a straight […]

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