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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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US Airways Adds Service to Austin, San Antonio

Getting to Texas just got a bit easier. US Airways has announced the addition of non-stop flights to and from Austin and San Antonio out […]

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Date Change Might Have Charges Dropped in PSU Case

Mike McQueary—the assistant coach at Penn State who allegedly walked in on Jerry Sandusky sexually abusing a young boy in the showers of a building […]

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Penn to Extend Prez Amy Gutmann Five Years

Amy Gutmann—president of Penn—will reportedly be with the university for seven more years after the board of trustees officially votes on her five-year contract extension […]

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Check Out the Action Figure Inspired by Jersey’s Tanning Mom

Hurry over to HeroBuilders.com to pick up your very own Tanorexic action figure. For $30, you can have your very own miniature version of the […]

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Police Arrest 32 in Montco and Philly Meth Bust

Thirty-two people have been arrested for their alleged connection to a meth ring in Philly and Montgomery County. The arrests followed three weeks of wiretaps […]

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The Wilma’s Blanka Zizka Talks Angels in America

In 1976, pregnant Czechoslovakian actress Blanka Vinicova and her boyfriend, Jiri Zizka, defected from their Communist homeland, eventually landing in Philadelphia. It was here that […]


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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Why We Love Wendy Williams Headlining Pride

Questions and shout outs for the diva

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WatchESPN App Now Available to Comcast Customers

You’ll now have ESPN available in their pockets because Disney has announced that the WatchESPN app is now available for Comcast customers. The mobile app […]

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Is It Ever OK to Cheer When an Athlete’s Injured?

A lot of ethically questionable things going on in the Philly sports world lately, from Philly fans cheering when Joakim Noah got hurt to, uh, […]

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Aramark Names Former Pepsi Exec as New CEO

Aramark Corp. has selected former PepsiCo executive Eric J. Foss to succeed longtime CEO Joseph Neubauer. Neubauer—who will remain chairman of the board—became the company’s […]

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Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are Author Dead at 83

Maurice Sendak, author of Where the Wild Things Are has passed away at the age of 83 due to complications from a recent stroke. The […]

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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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Anderson Cooper Talks Gay Marriage

The silver fox criticizes Obama

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Would-Be Olympic Gymnast Comes Out

Josh Dixon could make history

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Catholic Priest Tells Women to Be Less “Choosy”

A few weeks back, I wrote about how the Catholic Church was cracking down on rabble-rousing nuns who despite Rome’s exhortations continue to care more […]

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Marriage Discussion Heats Up

Dems show pro-equality side

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