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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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Calling All Drag Kings

Get your tube socks ready

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Ironic Philadelphians Should Pay “Hipster Tax”

This weekend marks the end of one of Philadelphia’s most bold social experiments, a seminal moment in local history that ranks with the signing of […]

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Awful Quotes From Fifty Shades of Grey

Oddly enough, the first time I heard about Fifty Shades of Grey was in a tweet from Percy Jackson author Rick Riordan on March 3. […]

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Morning Scoop: Santorum’s Last Stand?

Santorum’s Bleak Last Stand. In case you hadn’t already heard, Rick Santorum is trailing Mitt Romney as we approach the Pennsylvania primary. Some are calling […]

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Firefighters Say Commissioner Reacts to Philly Mag Feature

The complexities of racial politics inside the Philadelphia Fire Department may have deepened early this week with the firing of Deputy Chief Robert Wilkins. Wilkins […]

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Revel CEO Talks Blue-Hairs, Donald Trump and Jose Garces

Revel—which opens this month—really feels like a beach resort. Why did it take so long for an Atlantic City casino to notice there’s a big […]


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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Phillies Open Up With Win, Doc Is a Robot

Roy Halladay gave up two hits in the bottom of the first before retiring 24 straight batters over eight innings pitched. Carlos Ruiz had three […]

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Jimmy Rollins Is a Good Multitasker or Is Like Councilman Jim Kenney

Hey you guys, Jimmy Rollins really wants to point that the Jimmy Rollins Family Foundation is partnering with GoodChime! to help prevent child abuse. So […]

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Santorum Wants Gingrich to Drop Out

So, Rick Santorum is talking about the fact that someone needs to drop out of the race for the Republican candidacy. John McCain called Santorum […]

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Accuser Faces Heated Cross Examination in Abuse Trial

The 30-year-old Bucks County man who claims Reverend James Brennan raped him when he was a 14-year-old boy took the stand again today to be […]

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Comcast Launches “Philly in Focus”

Comcast—with the help of Mayor Nutter and his wife Lisa—recently launched “Philly in Focus.” The project was a requirement handed down by the FCC as […]

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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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Burlco Man Sues NJ Officials Over Medical Marijuana Delays

A Burlington County man has filed suit against officials in New Jersey, claiming that they’ve deliberately dragged their feet on the issue of medical marijuana. […]

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Celeb Scoop: Kanye Loved Kim Kardashian

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. Kim Kardashian seems to be more than just a friend to Kanye West. Kanye said he was previously in love […]

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Daughter’s Bones Found in Dad’s Crawl Space

Authorities arrested a 57-year-0ld man from New Jersey after they were summoned to his former residence when a cleaning crew discovered skeletal remains in the […]

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DRPA Mulls Selling Station Names

Ugh. If AT&T Station wasn’t bad enough, get ready for Xfinity!! Station!!! or whatever other ridiculous ideas companies will come up with when the Delaware […]

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