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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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Celeb Scoop: Did a Philly Rapper Hit Chris Brown in the Chin With a Bottle?

Did a Philly Rapper Hit Chris Brown With a Bottle of Bubbly? Things got ugly at a New York City club when Chris Brown and […]

Mitt Romney to Stop in Weatherly, PA? [UPDATE]

Earlier this week Mitt Romney announced that he’ll be taking a five-day, six-state bus tour as a part of his presidential campaign. The trip kicks-off […]

Mayor Nutter’s Political Stock Rises on the Campaign Trail for President Obama

The folks at Talking Points Memo have taken note of Michael Nutter’s recent ascent up the Democratic political ladder as the Mayor of Philadelphia continues […]

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Supper to Host Fifty Shades of Grey Dinner

On Wednesday June 27th, proprietor Jennifer Prensky and her husband, Executive Chef Mitch Prensky, will host a Fifty Shades of Grey-themed dinner at South Street’s […]

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Chris Christie Announces That Jersey Added 17,000 Jobs in May

Chris Christie held a press conference Thursday morning to release federal figures that show New Jersey added 17,000 jobs in May. Those jobs account for […]

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Flagship Walgreens One Step Closer to Broad and Walnut Location

The proposed “flagship Walgreens” has gotten city zoning approval to take the place of the Borders that was at Broad and Walnut Streets. It’s being […]


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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Watch: Cheyenne Jackson’s Drive

The singer-actor goes acoustic

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Eagles Single-Game Tix On Sale June 21st

The Eagles have announced that single-game tickets for the upcoming season will be available for purchase on June 21st (a week from today) at 10 […]

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Someone Threatened a “Re-Enactment of Columbine and Virginia Tech” at Cheyney University

Authorities are searching for an individual who made threats against Cheyney University this morning via a social networking site. The person is said to have […]

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Carmen Carerra Criticizes Cake Boss

Transphobia on television

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Paralyzed Rutgers Football Player to Receive Jimmy V Award at the ESPYS

Eric LeGrand—the Rutgers football player who was paralyzed during a 2010 game against Army—will be honored at the 20th annual ESPYS in July. LeGrand will […]

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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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Rip Currents Expected to Be “Life Threatening” Down the Shore

The National Weather Service is warning swimmers down the Shore that beaches in Atlantic, Cape May and Monmouth Counties and some in Delaware will experience […]

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Women Will Never Stop Bothering Their Vaginas

While most of us were able to laugh over the anal bleaching jokes in Bridesmaids, a recent Indian television ad for “vaginal lightening” is causing […]

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Two Men Arrested for Assault of Teen Girl in OCNJ

An 18-year-old man and a 23-year-old man have been charged with the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl in Ocean City, New Jersey. The girl […]

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