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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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Junior Seau Killed Football

Junior Seau didn’t just commit suicide last week. He probably killed football itself. Now, to be sure, both pro and college teams will take the […]

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America Fell in Love With the Falling Bear

A week or so ago, Andy Duann, a kid at Colorado University-Boulder, snapped a photo of a tranquilized bear tumbling out of a tree. The […]

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Is the B-Word Still Insulting?

In 1997, Meredith Brooks released her only real hit single, “Bitch.”  The Lilith Fair ladies ate it up with a spoon and the song became […]

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Lower Merion Students Head to Haiti

Trek (n) – a difficult journey involving fundraising and building a school, typically made by high-school students. Trekkie (n) – [see TREK] a high-school student […]

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Rutgers Named a Top 25 Drama School

The Hollywood Reporter has released a list of the nation’s top drama schools and Rutgers made the cut. The list is based on results from […]

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Five Priests Ruled Unsuitable for Ministry

This afternoon, Archbishop Charles Chaput announced that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has made decisions regarding eight of the 26 priests put on administrative leave in […]


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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This Is the Guy Swift Boating Barack Obama

Joel Arends is the founder, chairman, and only staffer of Veterans for a Strong America, “a grassroots action organization committed to ensuring that America remains […]

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Rita’s Plans 50 Locations in India

Rita’s has announced that the company plans to open 50 locations across India over the next several years. They’re also expanding to the West Coast […]

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Romney and Santorum Meet Privately in Pittsburgh

This morning, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney met with his former Republican rival Rick Santorum privately in Pittsburgh. Details of what the two discussed […]

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Teen Pleads Guilty to Working With Jihad Jane

Mohammad Hassan Khalid is the 18-year-old Maryland honors student who was charged for his alleged participation in Montco’s Jihad Jane case. Khalid faces up to […]

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Celeb Scoop: George Clooney Hosts the Biggest Presidential Fundraiser Ever

Clooney’s Record-Breaking Obama Fundraiser. The actor’s May 10th fundraising dinner for Barack Obama is expected to pull in $12 million. That will make it 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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Councilman Wants to Focus on Collecting Back Taxes

Philly could stand to gain $12-28 million if the city can catch-up with people who have been cheating city taxes. Councilman Curtis Jones wants to […]

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Venturi House in Chestnut Hill One of “10 Buildings That Changed America”

Philadelphia’s Robert Venturi built a Chestnut Hill home for his mother in the ’60s. In April, WTTW Chicago was at the Vanna Venturi House to […]

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Why Should the U.S. Pay to Keep Hamid Karzai From Being Beheaded?

Afghanistan is the war that America doesn’t want, but will never end. So why aren’t more people outraged? Where are the protests? Where is the […]

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Here are the 48 SEPTA Employees Splitting the Powerball

The 48 SEPTA employees who have a share of the April 25th Powerball jackpot were introduced at a press conference in SEPTA headquarters today. [6 […]

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