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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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Ann Romney’s Shirt Cost $990. So?

Mitt Romney’s wife, Ann, wore a $990 shirt on CBS’s This Morning and boy, was that a mistake. Not because it was an ugly shirt—which […]

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Keep Your Veto Power Off My Bike Lanes

Last week, Coucilman William Greenlee reintroduced legislation that would give City Council veto power over any new bike lanes in the city. Here’s hoping that, […]

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Morning Scoop: Jayson Werth Vows to Personally Prevent a Broad Street Parade

Jayson Werth Vows to Keep Phils From Another Ring. Jayson Werth broke his wrist in Sunday night’s Phils/Nats game in D.C. After undergoing surgery yesterday, […]

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Dear Class of 2012: Don’t Fear the Wienermobile

To the Class of 2012, I have a small, but memorable, piece of advice: If you’re offered the opportunity to travel the country in the […]

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Why Wendy Ruderman Is Leaving the DN

How bad are things at the Daily News? New York Times-bound Wendy Ruderman, a 2010 Pulitzer Prize winner, is urging her colleagues to jump ship. […]

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Cole Hamels Suspended Five Games

Cole Hamels will be taking a league-mandated, five-game vacation for throwing a fastball into Bryce Harper’s back last night.


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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Ten Years Ago: Iverson’s Practice Rant

It was such a simpler time, wasn’t it? Ten years ago today Ashanti was atop the Billboard chart, you could waltz up to the Vet […]

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Claude Giroux Suspended for Game 5

Flyers star—and arguably the best hockey player in the world—Claude Giroux has been suspended by the NHL for Game 5 against the Devils. The suspension […]

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Flyers Sued Over Winter Classic Tickets

A Montco-based law firm has filed a lawsuit against Comcast-Spectacor on behalf of season ticket-holders that they say were entitled to Winter Classic tickets. They […]

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Schilling: Hamels Couldn’t Hold My Jock Strap in the Control Department

Everybody with two thumbs and an Internet connection is weighing in on the Cole Hamels/Bryce Harper brouhaha from last night’s Phillies game…including former Phillies ace […]

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Obama Campaign Drops $25M on TV Ads in PA, Other Swing States

The Obama campaign announced today that they’ve made a $25 million television ad buy in nine swing states, including Pennsylvania. For their money, they’ll get […]

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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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Swiss Farms Owner to Buy Saxbys

Robert E. Brown Jr.’s MVP Capital Partners owns Swiss Farms and has reportedly agreed to purchase Saxbys for $2 million in cash and debt. Paul […]

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Rick Santorum Loves Free Breakfast Buffets

Before dropping out of the race for the Republican nomination last month, Rick Santorum’s only requirement on lodging while on the campaign trail was that […]

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Celeb Scoop: Bill Murray Brunched at Square Peg

Bill Murray in South Philly. Steve Zissou was in South Philly with one of his sons to take in the Sixers/Bulls games this weekend. They […]

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Vanity Fair Calls the New Barnes “Absolutely Wonderful”

In a piece on the new Barnes for Vanity Fair, Paul Goldberger briefly explains the tumultuous move from Lower Merion to the Parkway before gushing […]

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