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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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I Want to Know What It’s Like

A new video about gay rights in America

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Ray-Ban’s Same-Sex Couple

A new ad says “Never Hide”

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The Gay Side of Hulu

More LGBT content in the mix

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Someone Please Rescue John Cusack From Himself

Time has not been kind to John Cusack. This is not to say that his appearance has deteriorated, but rather to say that he’s aged […]

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Morning Scoop: Radnor Teen Allegedly Made Facebook Porn on Grandma’s Computer

Teen Makes Underage Facebook Porn. A Wayne teenager was arrested for allegedly printing pictures of Radnor High School girls off of Facebook and taking pictures […]

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PSU Scandal Will Be Highlighted in PA’s AG Race

“Stevie Welch sat on a wall (of cards); Stevie Welch had a great fall (winning a mere two of 67 counties). All of King (or […]

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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Fifty Shades of Grey Empowers Women of All Ages

Dear Monica, Have you read the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy? Do you think it is a positive or negative for women to read these […]

Adam Wallacavage’s Nautical Living Room

My house is: My sketchbook. Wall color: I was trying to go for the color of the Art Nouveau Paris subway stations, the dripping green […]

Reviews

Jamonera: Barbuzzo’s Sexy Older Sister

Sherry abounds at Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran’s newest gastronomic endeavor.

Top Five Philly Florists

Plan your Mother’s Day gift right.

The Dubious Decline of TV Sports

With the good old days long gone, Philly’s sports anchors swagger on.

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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.

28 Amazing New Ways Philly Doctors Can Save Your Life

You don’t want to be sick—but hey, if you are, thank God you’re in Philadelphia. Nowhere in the country—in the world—can you find a more […]

Off the Cuff: May 2012

Race-baiting and the Trayvon Martin Tragedy

Moral Hazards: Philadelphia’s Ongoing Pension Crisis

Why are 34, 966 ex-city employees collecting fat pension checks while Philadelphia flounders?

Is Driving Going Out of Style in Philly?

Philadelphia’s newest generations could make the automobile obsolete.

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