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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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Trade Your Cab Ride for a Lift From an Uber Town Car

Today, June 6th, 2012, marks the launch of Uber’s town car service in Philadelphia. The service allows you to order a town car—for more than […]

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South Jersey School on Lockdown After Bear Sighting

Thomas Richard Elementary School in Waterford Township, South Jersey has been placed on lockdown after a bear was spotted nearby. The black bear was seen […]

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Celeb Scoop: Dave Grohl Left Two $1,000 Tips at a Rittenhouse Bar

Dave Grohl Left One Helluva Tip. Twice. The Foo Fighters frontman left a $1,000 tip on two consecutive nights while he was drinking at Smith […]

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Chase Utley Hits Another Home Run

On Monday, Chase Utley returned to live baseball action as a DH in an extended spring training game. He earned three hits and homered to […]

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Live Stream of the Line at Shake Shack’s Grand Opening

Some of us have already had the pleasure of tasting the deliciousness of Shake Shack *breathes on knuckles, rubs on shirt*. Luckily for the rest […]

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Our 10 Favorite Sugary Cereal Commercials

Yesterday, Disney announced that, as of 2015, junk food ads would not air during programming intended for children. This—obviously—includes candy and fast food, but it […]


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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Sexual Abuse Scandal Could Cost Archdiocese More Than $11M

Archbishop Charles Chaput announced yesterday that the sexual abuse scandal could cost the Archdiocese of Philadelphia more than $11 million. The scandal and years of […]

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Most Americans Know Gay People

Why coming out matters

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Ray Bradbury Dead at 91

Author Ray Bradbury passed away Tuesday night in Southern California. The 91-year-old author is best known for having written Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles and […]

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Donald Trump Says the Miss Universe Organization Plans to Sue Miss PA

Donald Trump called into Today this morning to announce that he and the Miss Universe organization intend to sue former Miss Pennsylvania USA Sheena Monnin […]

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What’s In an LGBT Community Center?

The value of William Way

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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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Will Cole Hamels Stay or Go? (Does it Matter?)

Amid this season of unhappiness with the Phillies, one question has been hanging over everything: What of Cole Hamels? The 2008 World Series MVP is […]

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Today’s Google Doodle Celebrates Local Anniversary

Today’s Google Doodle celebrates the 79th anniversary of the debut of the drive-in movies. On June 6, 1933 the first drive-in movie theater opened on […]

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If Women Ran the Catholic Church

As if my faith hasn’t been tested enough lately, last week I awoke to the news shows discussing yet another scandal in the Catholic Church. […]

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Philly Pride, It’s Time for a Reboot

Robert Drake wants something new

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