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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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Ricky Martin’s in Evita on The View

A taste of the musical revival

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Americans Bored by Reasonable Politicians

The leaders of Americans Elect, a semi-high-profile effort to find a nonpartisan, centrist, Internet-driven presidential candidate for the 2012 cycle, said last week it’s canceling […]

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Morning Scoop: Mike McQueary Sues Penn State

Mike McQueary to Sue Penn State. Mike McQueary—an assistant football coach at Penn State and the one-time graduate assistant who testified that he witnessed Jerry […]

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Think Philly’s Corrupt? Try Doing Business in China

A powerful government official becomes involved in a murder scandal that threatens the Chinese hierarchy. A blind activist shines light on the country’s harsh human […]

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Nonprofits Should Pay City Taxes, Too

Do Philadelphia nonprofits pay their fair share for city services? For those who say nonprofits should pay more, a recent court ruling could be (as […]

Art Star Spring Craft Bazaar

Philly’s uber-popular, quirky-cool art and craft show is back this weekend for its much-anticipated spring shopping event. This weekend, from 11-6 p.m., over 140 juried […]


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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Ed Rendell Wants Barack Obama to “Man Up” on Gay Marriage

Ed Rendell appeared on MSNBC today to talk about President Barack Obama’s stance on marriage equality. After MSNBC contributor Jonathan Capehart said that Obama wouldn’t […]

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Former Nightlife Personality Busted for Meth

Phoenix among suspects in alleged drug ring

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Jury Set to Deliberate Sabina Rose Trial

The prosecution and defense teams delivered their closing arguments to the six men and six women that make up the jury in the murder trial […]

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Possible Settlement in Duck Boat Wrongful Death Case

Testimony in the Duck Boat wrongful death case stemming from the horrific accident in 2010 stopped after lunch today as both parties will meet with […]

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Bicycle Coalition Cancels Bike Philly

The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia has announced that it will not host Bike Philly 2012. Rising costs and not enough of a payoff were […]

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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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Turnpike Speed Limit Bumped to 70 mph?

The House Transportation Committee has approved a measure that would allow for certain portions of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to have speed limits bumped up to […]

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Dykstra Trying to Amuse Dr. Conrad Murray With His, Ahem, Manhood

Lenny Dykstra is in the celebrity wing (really) of a Los Angeles prison for his grand theft auto scheme. In an adjacent cell sits Michael […]

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Celeb Scoop: Colin Farrell Throws a Guy Out a Center City Window

Colin Farrell Throws a Guy Out a Window. The actor did his own stunts while filming Dead Man Down. This required him to toss a […]

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Germantown High Freshman Allegedly Raped Classmate in School Stairwell

Police arrested a Germantown High School freshman this morning for allegedly raping a classmate in a stairwell inside the school during first period on Friday. […]

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