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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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Two Jurors Replaced in Archdiocese Trial

Two jurors were dismissed from the trial of Monsignor William Lynn today. Lynn is on trial for criminal conspiracy charges in relation to the sexual […]

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Celeb Scoop: Ashton Kutcher Is Steve Jobs

Ashton Kutcher Is Steve Jobs. This guy will portray the influential tech icon in an upcoming biopic. [EW] Adam Levine Is Single Again. The Maroon […]

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You Can Play – If You’re Gay

A new PSA stars hockey’s finest

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Details of Inky Sale Announced

The parameters of the deal to shift ownership of Philadelphia Media Network to the group of investors led by George Norcross III, Lewis Katz and […]

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Why I Love MDNA

Madonna gets back to the basics

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Check Out What Valet Parking Costs at Xfinity Live!

In case paying $75 for a Flyers ticket, $8 for a beer at the Well and $15 for parking left you with cash burning a […]


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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This Is the Phillies Last Hurrah

The conventional wisdom regarding 2012 National League supremacy holds that the significant talent drain that has been taking place the past couple years has weakened […]

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Watch: What Would You Do?

The reality show tackles bullying

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Will Marathon Grill Go the Distance?

The Marathon Grill restaurant chain has been serving up as much drama as grilled chicken of late. First its University City location shuttered. Then the company […]

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Stop Watching Porn While You Drive

Watching porn while driving is apparently such a popular trend that one PA lawmaker introduced a bill to specifically outlaw the use of pornographic films […]

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LGBT Festival Wins Award

New Hope Celebrates honored

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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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Egg Harbor Cool With Medical Marijuana

Egg Harbor Township in New Jersey is just the second municipality to OK a medical marijuana facility since the state legislature passed a measure two […]

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Rendering Reading Viaduct Park

The SEPTA-owned portion of the Reading Viaduct stretches from Callowhill to 13th and Noble. The Center City District has released official renderings of what a […]

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Obamacare Won’t Pass Because of Stupid Liberals

When the Supreme Court strikes down Obamacare sometime later this year, it will almost certainly be because Nancy Pelosi—poor, dumb Nancy Pelosi—couldn’t offer a serious […]

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Morning Scoop: Romney’s Santorum Endorsement?

Still Waiting on Announcement of Inky Sale. The details of the sale of Philadelphia Media Network to a group of investors led by Gerry Lenfest […]

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