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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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An Excerpt from Ed Rendell’s Nation of Wusses

In my 30 years in public life, I believe I have done many cutting-edge things, taken real risks to make change happen, and surely said […]

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Tyrone Gilliams: Ivy League Scam Artist

In December 2010, a tall, puffy 40-something ex-Penn basketball player named Tyrone L. Gilliams Jr. announced that it was time for him—for all of us—to […]

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Some Thoughts for the Class of 2012

Editor’s Note: A few months ago, Joe Cilio, a 2010 Graduate of the Haverford School, was invited back to his alma mater to give a […]

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The Death (And Life) of the Philadelphia Alt Weekly

They were tiny and ugly and brave. They believed in things and got sued. The Welcomat made the first real mark, in 1971. It was […]

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Philly’s Best Barbershops

Francis the Duke Northern Liberties: 1050 North Hancock street, #77 Bart Blatstein’s trendy Piazza wouldn’t be complete without a vintage-flavored barbershop with an edgy twist. Enter […]

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Snooki Needs to Quit Tanning

A strange thing happened during my senior year of high school. All at once and seemingly without warning, all of my friends started going tanning. […]


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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Larry Platt Resigns as Editor of the Daily News

Larry Platt has announced that he’ll be leaving the Daily News on June 8th. We hear Platt is stepping aside to focus on a book […]

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Group Complains That Residents at Albert Einstein Train on Kittens

A Washington-based nonprofit plans to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s animal care office in Raleigh because residents at Albert Einstein Medical […]

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Mayor Nutter Supports Fire Commissioner Amid Calls for Resignation

Yesterday afternoon the firefighters Local Union 22 called for the resignation of Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers. The move came in wake of the April 9th […]

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Provost Named Acting President of Temple University

Temple University has named Richard M. Englert—a provost and longtime administrator—as its acting president while the search for a permanent replacement for Ann Weaver Hart […]

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Press of Atlantic City Calls Out the Daily News

The folks at the Press of Atlantic City took issue with Tuesday’s front-page headline. The Daily News ran an aerial photo of Atlantic City with […]

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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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Thousands Turn Out for Education Rally in Center City [UPDATE]

Thousands of people took to the streets in Center City today for a rally for education. People began gathering at the Municipal Services Building late […]

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New Bill Would Kill Public Funding for Planned Parenthood

Today, Republican Pennsylvania state Rep. Daryl Metcalfe introduced an anti-abortion bill that would eliminate funding to Planned Parenthood. The proposed legislation is similar to measures […]

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Monsignor Lynn Takes the Stand in His Own Defense

Today, Monsignor William Lynn took the witness stand to testify in his own defense. Lynn told the court that he never had the power to […]

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Win Free Beyonce Tickets

Yes. You read that headline right. I know that earlier this week, I published a review of my rather lackluster weekend experience at Revel. But […]

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