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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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Montco Lax Parents Get in Fight at High School Game

Two parents were cited for fighting at a Lansdale Catholic vs. Archbishop Wood high school lacrosse game in Montgomery County yesterday. The initial argument began […]

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50 Shades of Grey Author at Center City Barnes and Noble

Author E.L. James will be at the downtown Barnes and Noble tonight from 6:30-9:30 p.m. as a part of her American 50 Shades of Grey […]

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Blanton Tosses Complete Game Shutout as Phils Win 4-0

Joe Blanton threw a three-hit, complete game shutout to help lift the Phils to a 4-0 victory over Atlanta this afternoon. Hunter Pence hit Jimmy […]

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Police Investigate Falsified Timesheets in Bensalem School District

The Bensalem Police Department began an investigation involving the Bensalem School District when they received reports that district employees had falsified timesheets for work they […]

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D.C. Mayor Proclaims “Nattitude Weekend” for Phils Series

This weekend, a lot of Philadelphians will either be running Broad Street on Sunday or heading to CBP South for the Phils series against the […]

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Official Presentment of SEPTA Powerball Winners Scheduled for Friday

Friday morning, the Pennsylvania Lottery has planned a press conference at SEPTA headquarters to announce the validated claim that 49 SEPTA employees won the Powerball […]


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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Archbishop Chaput to Announce Decision on Priests Friday Afternoon

Hundreds of Catholic priests attended a closed-door meeting with Archbishop Charles Chaput yesterday. The priests would not say what was discussed at the meeting, but […]

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Celeb Scoop: Springsteen’s Levon Helm Tribute

Springsteen’s Levon Helm Tribute. At his show in Newark last night, The Boss covered the Band’s “The Weight” in honor of the late Levon Helm. […]

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Halladay Leaves Phils for Personal Reasons

After giving up eight runs in the fifth and sixth innings of last night’s marathon game against the Braves, Phillies starting pitcher Roy Halladay left […]

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Morning Brawl in Delco Wawa

A parolee allegedly tried to steal breakfast food from a Brookhaven Wawa this morning in front of a plain-clothed officer. Police report that the officer […]

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Facebook Timeline Changes the Perception of Time

I do not like straight lines. I don’t like standing in them, I don’t like drawing them, and I certainly don’t like cutting in them. […]

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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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Obama Pulls Away in PA as Romney Gains in OH, FL

A new Quinnipiac University poll shows that President Barack Obama has an eight percent lead on Mitt Romney in Pennsylvania, but that Romney has narrowed […]

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Megan Rapinoe on Gay Athletes

The soccer star goes for the gold

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Preacher: Beat Up Gay Kids

Shocking sermon will make parents cringe

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What We Love: Philly Wine Festival

Drink and be merry this weekend

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