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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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Sandusky’s Lawyer Compares Trial Drama to All My Children

Today marks the sixth day of the trial of Jerry Sandusky. Sandusky now faces 51 charges (one was dropped) related to his alleged sexual abuse […]

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There’s a New Gay Party in Town

Get ready for Swagger

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Spanx? No Thanks.

Oh, Carrie Denny. Where do I even begin with your Philly Post piece yesterday, in which you belittle feminists like Orit Avishai for claiming that […]

MSNBC Called Out for Editing the Romney/Wawa Video

The Atlantic Wire has pointed out that a number of news organizations are calling out MSNBC for its selective editing of the video clip from […]

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Was Driver High on His Way to Geno’s?

Last March, Max Drosi, 28, of Miami, blew a red light on 8th and Washington in the Italian Market, plowing his rented Chevy Impala into […]

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Detective Fired for OT Theft Will Still Get His City Pension

Police brass suspended longtime homicide detective Kenneth Rossiter with intent to dismiss on Monday following an investigation that revealed he allegedly stole overtime from the […]


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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Will Graham Spanier and Jerry Sandusky Talk?

She didn’t want to ask. But while doing her son’s laundry, she noticed his underwear were missing, replaced by pairs Jerry Sandusky had bought for […]

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Real Life: LGBT Refugees

How well do asylum seekers fair?

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Forecast: 108 Degrees

Someone please tell us that this is wrong.

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5 Ideas for Romney’s Every Town Counts Tour

A Reuters headline from yesterday about Romney’s Every Town Counts tour reads: “Romney small town tour preaches mostly to the choir. That’s by design: When […]

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Morning Scoop: Stephen Starr Denies Involvement in Alleged PLCB Corruption

PLCB Gift Investigation. A confidential report filed by the Inspector General’s Office implicates three of the top officials at the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. According […]

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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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The Lies Philly Landlords Tell

Attention Philadelphia landlords: If you want to charge $1,500 a month for rent, your property shouldn’t smell like guinea pigs. I’m not expecting MTV Cribs, […]

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Watch: Tom Charles

The Philly rapper’s latest video

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Michigan GOP Lawmakers Object to State Rep’s Vagina

Why are men so afraid of vaginas? They appear to like the sexual organ itself—who wouldn’t?—but the mere vocalization of its anatomically correct name triggers […]

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LGBT Youth Orgs to Get a Push

Spruce Foundation’s new focus

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