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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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Masked Men Attempt Break-In at Congressman Bob Brady’s Home

Three men wearing hoodies and masks reportedly attempted to break into the home of Congressman Bob Brady today. Congressman Brady was not home at the […]

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Everyone Relax, Lindsay Lohan Is Fine

If you weren’t glued to Twitter this afternoon, you might have missed the hot second when the whole Twitterverse thought that Lindsay Lohan had been […]

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Yes, the Jury Is Still Deliberating in the Priest Sexual Abuse Trial

Friday marks the ninth day of deliberations for the jury in the sexual abuse trial of members of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Deliberations were running […]

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Ryan Howard Hit Two Home Runs Today

Chase Utley and Ryan Howard (and, sure, Laynce Nix, too) were in rehab exhibition action today as they attempt to come back from their respective […]

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IMAX Theater on Riverfront in Wilmington Should Open in November

Penn Ketchum says that his $20 million, 14-auditorium Penn Cinema Imax Theater on the riverfront in Wilmington should be up and running by November. The […]

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Celeb Scoop: Kimmel Gets a First Grader to Admit He Hates Puppies

Kimmel Hooks Kids Up to Lie Detector Tests. Well, he tells them he does and gets them to reveal their darkest secrets about peeing in […]


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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Weekend Roundup

The ultimate events guide

Is President Obama a Liability for Senator Bob Casey?

President Obama—who is polling ahead in Pennsylvania—has had a close political relationship with Senator Bob Casey. Tom Smith’s campaign against Bob Casey is using the […]

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Kings Goalie Jonathan Quick Thinks He’s Chase Utley

Jonathan Quick—the Los Angeles Kings goalie who basically played on his head for the team’s entire Stanley Cup run—channeled his inner Chase Utley at the […]

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Remember the Philly Sprinter Who “Did Not Move” at the Olympics?

The 2012 Summer Olympics are set to start in London in just over a month (we hear there’s going to be a torch, or something). […]

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TSA Recommends Seven People Be Fired for Involvement in the PHL Bribery Scandal

The Transportation Security Administration has recommended that seven TSA employees should be fired for their participation in the bribery scandal at Philadelphia International Airport. Ten […]

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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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Father’s Day Gifts for Gay Dad

Great ideas in time for Sunday

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PHA Director Michael Kelly Resigns

Philadelphia Housing Authority Director Michael P. Kelly submitted his two-weeks notice today. Kelly had been the head of New York City’s housing authority, but left […]

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Philly Man Sues State Troopers for Setting Him on Fire With a Taser

A federal judge has given a Philadelphia man the go-ahead to sue two state troopers for setting him on fire with a Taser during a […]

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APA: Gay Parents are A-Okay

Discrediting a biased new study

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