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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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Cabin in the Woods: B+

In May 2009, co-writers Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel) completed production on Cabin in the Woods. Starring Fran Kranz (then costarring […]

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In Case You Forgot, Bullying Sucks

Last week the highly publicized documentary Bully, opening in Philadelphia this Friday, had its rating slashed from R to PG-13. The Weinstein Company, the film’s […]

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The Pros and Cons of First-Date Sex

Dear Monica, I am in my mid-forties and divorced. I have found that the dating world today revolves around sex immediately. Guys seem to expect […]

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Morning Scoop: SEPTA to Ditch Gender Stickers

SEPTA Ditches Gender Stickers. Starting in the second half of 2013, monthly rail passes will be sans gender identification sticker. [Inquirer] Phils Win 3-1. Some […]

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Not Every Center City Restaurant Should Offer Outdoor Dining

Each year around this time, I can count on a few signs that spring has arrived in Philadelphia. I can’t walk five feet in Rittenhouse […]

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For Rent: Main Line Manse Owners Can’t Sell

Stroll along the cul-de-sacs of Collingswood, Conshy, Wayne and Wynnewood, and you can’t miss them: “For Rent” signs, invading impeccably manicured suburban lawns like ragweed. […]


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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10 Best Bad Horror Movies of All Time

In honor of today being Friday the 13th as well as the release date for Cabin in the Woods (read our spoiler-free review here), I […]

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Is Obama Doing Enough?

Criticism over ENDA ignites

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Offshore Tax Havens Cost You $452 Each Last Year

According to a new study published by the Pennsylvania Public Interest Research Group (PennPIRG), offshore tax havens exploited by large corporations cost the average Pennsylvania […]

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Voorhees Murder-Suicide Linked to Murder in North Carolina?

The murder-suicide involving two doctors in Voorhees, New Jersey yesterday may be linked to the murder of a woman in North Carolina. Early Wednesday morning, […]

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Hilary Rosen? Dawn Stensland Would Like a Word With You

Moms across America are mad (and I’m one of them) after a boneheaded comment about mothers who don’t “work.” Oops, hang on. I need a […]

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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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Officer Shoots, Kills Man in North Philly

A Philadelphia Police officer shot and killed a suspect in North Philly today after he allegedly hopped the curb with a pickup truck and struck […]

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Councilman Kenney Thinks Verizon Is Slow

Councilman Jim Kenney said today that City Council has information suggesting that Verizon is not following through on its promise to outfit lower-income neighborhoods with […]

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Pat Burrell to Return to the Phils (For One Day)

For one day Pat Burrell will once again be a Philadelphia Phillie when he signs a minor league contract to retire with the team. The […]

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Celeb Scoop: Adam Levine and Jennifer Love Hewitt?

Adam Levine and Jennifer Love Hewitt? People are beginning to speculate after Levine said that he was flattered when he he heard that Hewitt has […]

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