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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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Romney Pulls Ad Reminding PA Voters That They Don’t Like Santorum

Mitt Romney’s campaign has yanked a new negative ad because Rick Santorum’s daughter Bella has been hospitalized. The ad makes a point of reminding the […]

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Judge Issues Gag Order in Sandusky Trial

The judge presiding over the trial of Jerry Sandusky has issued a gag order. Sandusky’s defense attorneys, the prosecutors, potential witnesses and anyone else involved […]

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iPhone App for Complaining to City Council

Freshman City Councilman Bobby Henon has created an app that may be available for iPhone users as soon as Tuesday. The app will allow city […]

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Jayson Werth Keeping Nats Fans Sober

A few days into the 2012 season and Jayson Werth remains hitless. While we’re loving it, Nats fans may be a bit upset for multiple […]

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Montco Man Selling Twitter Magnets

A 20-year-old graduate of Perkiomen Valley High School in Montgomery County is selling GetAtMe tags. They’re magnetic bumper stickers used to promote Twitter handles, teams […]

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Wanted: Bachelors and Bachelorettes

Lassos and Lariats charity auction


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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Chipping Away at DOMA

An expert take on the law

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Congressman: Stay in the Closet

But coming out isn’t the problem

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Great Mike Wallace TV Moments

TV journalist and longtime 60 Minutes reporter Mike Wallace died over the weekend at age 93. Over his career, which began in the 1940s, Wallace […]

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Two Firefighters Killed in Kensington

A five-alarm blaze tore through the abandoned Thomas Buck Hosiery Factory, located near the intersection of Jasper and York Streets at 3:30 this morning. Embers […]

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Philly Theater Artist: Who Needs NYC?

Playwriting in Philadelphia has long been a man’s world, with Michael Hollinger (Opus) and Bruce Graham (The Philly Fan) among the more prominent male scribes. […]

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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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Kate McKinnon’s SNL Debut

The out comic’s first appearance

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Dwight Howard Isn’t the First NBA Star to Make Crazy Demands

Back when the NBA trade deadline was approaching, and ridiculous rumors were circulating throughout the media like so many wishful thoughts, someone floated the idea […]

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Are Kids Today Really Sad About Joblessness?

I went to a going-away party over the weekend for a young man and his girlfriend. They’ve been living in Brooklyn, working at Starbucks and […]

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Tom Corbett Said “No” to Penn State Football

“When’s the last time anybody said no to the football program?” the governor asked about a dozen Penn State students who had hand-delivered a request […]

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