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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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Morning Scoop: Dog Calls Police During Home Invasion

Dog Called 9-1-1 During Home Invasion. A blind woman was attacked in a Wynnefield Heights home invasion yesterday. She was choked and thrown down 10 […]

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This Philly Politician Was NOT Endorsed by Barack Obama

Throughout the Philadelphia neighborhoods of Overbrook and Wynnefield, seemingly on every utility pole and spare piece of public property in the PA House of Representatives’ […]

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Changes in Store at Wawa

Wawa president Christopher T. Gheysens will become the Delco-headquartered convenience giant’s CEO starting in 2013. “I’m feeling humbled to fly the lead goose position,” says […]

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Tour the Bandstand Studios

There’s no better way to remember dearly departed Dick Clark than visiting his old (Bristol) stomping grounds. On Saturday between noon and 3 p.m., you […]

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Found: Skull of Philly Man Who Disappeared in 1991

Bensalem dentist Kurt Kleber went missing after dropping his wife off at Philadelphia International Airport more than 20 years ago. The skull was found in […]

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It May Never Stop Raining This Weekend

The sun’s shining in Center City, but dire predictions about flooding abound in this weekend’s weather forecasts, with calls for anywhere from two to four […]


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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Athletic Dept. Official Out at PSU

Penn State isn’t commenting on whether assistant athletic director Mark Sherburne has been fired or not, but they have confirmed he no longer works for […]

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Celeb Scoop: Pics of Sexy Flyers Ice Girls

Sexy Flyers Ice Girls. To celebrate the NHL playoffs (ha, yea, that’s why), Bleacher Report has a slideshow of the “hot ice girls who appear […]

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George Zimmerman Apologizes, Gets Bail

The attorney for Trayvon Martin killer George Zimmerman asked for $15,000 bail. Prosecutors said $1 million. Moments after Zimmerman apologized to Martin’s family, Judge Kenneth […]

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Chris Christie Rages at Road Rage

Thanks to a new bill just signed into law by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, it is now more expensive and time consuming to paralyze […]

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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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The Beatles Will Soon Fade From Pop Culture

You’ll have heard of the import from Britain that has redefined young folk’s relationship with music. I’m talking, of course, about Spotify, the legal music […]

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Man Killed by SEPTA Bus

This morning, a Route 15 bus hit a man at 8th and Girard. The victim, whose identity hasn’t been released yet, was pronounced dead at […]

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Old Paint Isn’t Philly’s Only Lead Poisoning Threat

In the midst of an ongoing investigation into lead poisoning in the U.S., USA Today has soil test results that reveal Philadelphia is one of […]

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Is Inky Buy George Norcross’s Greatest Coup?

Much has been written about the new owners of the Philadelphia Media Network, a merry band of rich white guys who now control the Philadelphia […]

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