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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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America Runs Out of Shocking Trends

Shock me. Go ahead and try. I almost feel bad for young adults now: All your tattoos, piercings, and spiked and colored hair really only […]

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Dick Clark Dead at 82

“America’s Oldest Teenager” has passed away at the age of 82. Dick Clark started as a DJ at Philadelphia’s WFIL in 1952. He went on […]

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Crosby Comments on “Cowardly Penguin” Daily News Cover

The whole city is gearing up to hate Sidney Crosby one last time this season as the puck drop for Game 4 of the Flyers/Pens […]

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Man Says “Rotation” of Boys Abused by Father Gana

A 48-year-old man testified in the trial of Monsignor William Lynn this afternoon. He says that he was referred to Father Stanley Gana after being […]

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General Counsel of Barnes Foundation Committed Suicide Saturday

The General Counsel for the Barnes Foundation took his own life on Saturday afternoon. Authorities say that 47-year-old Brett I. Miller committed suicide by gunshot […]

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Montco Duo Teams With Game of Thrones Actress for Animated Series

Horsham’s Joe Brusha and Ralph Tedesco started the independent comic book publishing company Zenescope Entertainment back in 2005. Now, the guys are working with Cersei […]


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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Lesbian Den Mother Ousted

Boy Scouts of America’s disgrace

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Ron Paul Coming to Independence Mall Sunday

Ron Paul’s coming to town to get you to drink the Kool-Aid share his platform of constitutionally-limited government. He’ll address an audience at a rally […]

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David Morse to Voice Dr. Barnes for Documentary

WHYY has announced it will produce an hour-long documentary on the Barnes for PBS’ Arts Summer Festival Series. The program will be called The Barnes […]

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GALAEI Honors AIDS Activist

Jose DeMarco receives a special award

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Celeb Scoop: Bieber Impostor Arrested for Child Porn

Bieber Impostor Arrested for Child Porn. A Canadian man was arrested for allegedly posing as Justin Bieber online and conning a 14-year-old New Jersey girl […]

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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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Jersey Holds an Almost Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Event

This Saturday non-violent fugitives in New Jersey will have an opportunity to turn themselves in at a safe surrender event in Atlantic City. Anyone with […]

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Got Gayborhood Map?

A new resource for our fave haunts

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March Was a Record Month for PA Gambling

Table games generated $62 million in revenue for Pennsylvania last month. That’s the highest monthly total since the state began allowing table games two years […]

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PBGP Honors Patrick Murphy

A complete round up of events

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