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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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By the Numbers: Rick Santorum’s Candidacy

On June 6, 2011, Rick Santorum announced his candidacy for President of the United States. Yesterday, April 10, 2012, he called it quits at an […]

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Charles Manson Has Been Calling Someone in New Jersey

The convicted mass murderer was up for parole in California today. Among the information that emerged from the hearing was that Manson had a homemade […]

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Prosecutor Set to Charge George Zimmerman in Death of Trayvon Martin

Angela Corey—Florida’s special prosecutor—is set to announce her intention to charge George Zimmerman in the February shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Corey indicated that […]

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Former Pennsbury Student Still Looking for Settlement After Losing Leg

Ashley Zauflik’s lawyers were back in court today to argue that the state cap of $500,000 she can be awarded for losing her left leg […]

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Someone Threw Up on Chris Christie

Chris Christie confirmed today that he was recently thrown up on by a student who was visiting his Statehouse office as a part of a […]

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Danny Briere Suits Up for Game 1

Danny Briere—who hasn’t played since falling victim to a cheap, but legal hit from Joe Vitale two weeks ago—will be in the lineup for the […]


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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Celeb Scoop: Betty White Dreams of Sharing a Night With Ryan Seacrest

Betty White’s on the Twitter. And she dreams of a night with Ryan Seacrest. Good luck erasing that mental image. [Gawker] Fox News Found Gawker’s […]

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Inside Drew Becher’s Chestnut Hill Home

Modernity meets country charm

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14 Celebrities We Would Trust With Our Lives

When I was in college, my friend Sarah and I took nearly every class for our English major together, and sometimes, this meant having to […]

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Michelle Obama Makes Announcement at UPenn

Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden will be at UPenn’s School of Nursing this afternoon to make an announcement regarding a major national initiative to […]

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List: The 100 Highest-Paid City of Philadelphia Employees

Ah, tax season. It’s that time of year when you’re reminded of how much (or how little) you make and how much of it you […]

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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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City Gets Green Light From EPA for $2B Project

Essentially, the plan calls for $2 billion worth of green resources—porous pavement, green roofs, and plenty of vegetation—that will revolutionize the way Philadelphia handles storm […]

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Q&A: Jade Starling

She talks gay rights and her new album

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New Film Series in Lehigh Valley

LGBT festival kicks off in May

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6 Best TV Commercials on During Phillies Games

Were you psyched for baseball this year? Were you still pumped once you learned that the Phillies are old and terrible, and all they do […]

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