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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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Opinion

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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Photojournalists Look for Answers to the “Killadelphia” Problem

You’ve heard the reports. Teens getting gunned down on ATVs, shootings in bars, the ordeal that prompted Mayor Nutter to call people idiots and assholes […]

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Pit Bulls Attack Off-Duty Officer’s Dog

An off-duty police officer was walking his dog in Germantown today when two pit bulls entered the park and attacked. One witness called 9-1-1 while […]

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Celeb Scoop: Beyonce Named World’s Most Beautiful Woman

Beyonce Named People‘s Most Beautiful Woman. The 30-year-old, 16-time Grammy-winner and mother to newborn Blue Ivy has been named the 2012 World’s Most Beautiful Woman. […]

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Tonight: Come to the Party

Meet other gay and lesbian singles

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Your Cab Ride Just Got More Expensive

Starting on May 1st, taxis in Philadelphia will cost you a little extra due to an imposed, fluctuating gas surcharge. The fee will be based […]

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Hello, I’m HIV-Positive

The second coming out


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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Philly Has a Rock, Paper, Scissors League?

So, Philadelphia has a rock, paper, scissors league. It’s sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon (hipster alert!) and is set to begin a city-wide search for […]

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Watch: Comedian Erin Foley

She outs herself on Conan

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Hurricane Schwartz to Undergo Double-Bypass Surgery Today

NBC10 meteorologist Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz will undergo double-bypass surgery today because 99 percent of one of his major arteries is blocked. Schwartz tweeted yesterday that […]

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Brian Sims Claims Victory

PA to get first openly gay legislator

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Barack Obama Slow Jams the News With The Roots and Jimmy Fallon

Slow jams! The POTUS with the most-us! The Roots! College loans talk! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West jokes! The Barackness Monster! A Tim Tebow reference […]

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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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Am I the Only Philadelphian Not Running Broad Street?

When I moved here a few years ago, people talked a lot about the Barnes moving—well back then, they talked about it not moving, actually. […]

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Mitt Romney Locked Down the Racist Vote

Some good news for both Democrats and Republicans: Mitt Romney already has the racist vote wrapped up. It’s easy to see why: The president is […]

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6 TV Shows That Can Make You Successful

Last weekend, my wife and I caught up on the last four episodes of Mad Men. Yes, things started out slow, but as usual we’re […]

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Morning Scoop: Pence Homers, Phils Win, Fans Breathe Sigh of Relief

Pence Homers, Phils Win. Maybe we were a little quick to frantically search for that panic button yesterday. [Phillies] Romney Sweeps Primaries. The man won […]

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