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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)
Q&A

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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Larry Mendte, Sean Hannity on the New WWIQ

For years, 106.9FM WKDN Family Radio served as the local soapbox for zealot Harold Camping, who memorably predicted that the world would end in May […]

How did he turn around the most wretched sports franchise in town? All it took was one four-letter word

“I love these guys.” Certain words aren’t heard much in the male sporting world, and “love” is one. It’s a word that makes most everyone […]

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Josephs Concedes to Sims

The longtime rep. issues a statement

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Hey Ladies, Claude Giroux Wants to Give You Dating Advice

He may not have been named as a finalist to win this year’s Hart trophy, but he’s willing to give you the key to his […]

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Check Out Joe Conklin and the Chickie’s and Pete’s Cash Crab

It’s like Cash Cab, except it’s designed to stump people who know legitimately nothing about Philadelphia sports. Comedian Joe Conklin drives the Chickie’s & Pete’s […]

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Sandusky Case Prompts PA Rep. to Introduce Bill

Pennsylvania Rep. Dan Deasey—and a slew of his constituents who co-signed—want Pennsylvania to pass the Pennsylvania Attorney General Mandated Reporter Law. It’ll force state Attorney […]


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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Armed Home Invasion in Haverford

Thieves invaded a Haverford home on Paddock Road last night. A woman came downstairs after hearing a crash saw three masked men. One of them […]

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Celeb Scoop: Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga Are Aliens

Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga Are Aliens. In a move that confirms everyone’s suspicions, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Tim Burton will all make cameos […]

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Former Eagle Raheem Brock Found Not Guilty of Theft

Raheem Brock—a Temple grad and defensive end who used to play for the Eagles—was found not guilty of theft in relation to an incident on […]

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How I Once Failed Spectacularly at Journalism

In a recently released list of the top 200 jobs in America, the website CareerCast included this note: As we get to the bottom of […]

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The ultimate LGBT event guide

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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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Philly Guy Finds Himself on Website for Missing Children

Steve Carter—a 35-year-old software salesman in Philadelphia—was adopted as a toddler from an orphanage in Hawaii. As he started to think about starting his own […]

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Eagles Win the Night With Fletcher Cox

Last night while you were juggling channels to figure out who the Flyers would draw in the second round of the NHL playoffs and pretending […]

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Philly’s Penn Relays Perfect for People-Watching

A sampling of things overheard at the Penn Relays yesterday from people in the stands: “Now this race depends on whether the headcase shows up.” […]

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Local TV News Sports Coverage Is on Life Support

On Wednesday, the Phillies finished their 10-game road trip with a .500 record after roughing up the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2. Cole Hamels dominated through eight […]

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