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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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SEPTA $38 Million Short by July ’13

Everyone get ready to groan because it looks like SEPTA is going to have a serious deficit by July of next year. With plans already […]

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New York Times Reminds Us That Jamie Moyer Is Old

Jamie Moyer is so old he started a game at Wrigley Field before it had lights. Now, the 49-year-old former Phillie is fighting a bunch […]

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Was Daily News Wrong to Run This Racy Photo?

On Sunday morning, Rock School for Dance Education ballerina Polina Kadiyska was struck by an allegedly drunken teenage driver. On Tuesday at Thomas Jefferson University […]

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Blame Yourself for High Gas Prices

Unlike our Euro brethren, who take off all of August to refresh themselves after their grueling 25-hour work weeks, those in the U.S. can’t catch […]

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New Tastykake Plant in Chesco?

Tastykake is reporting growth under new owner Flower Foods. The Georgia-based company that purchased Tasty Baking Co. in 2011 is on the verge of announcing […]

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Would You Feel Better if Robert Bales Were a Thief?

Robert Bales is the 99 percent. According to this New York Times profile, he grew up in a Norwood, Ohio, in a brick two-story that […]


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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Hump Day Headlines

All the news that’s LGBT

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Perzel Gets Up to Five Years for Corruption Scandal

John Perzel—the former Pennsylvania House speaker convicted in the state government corruption scandal—has been sentenced to two and a half to five years in prison. […]

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A Flashmob for Ellen

The dancers and the dance at JCPenney

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Watch: Madonna’s “Girl Gone Wild”

The past comes full circle

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The Eagles Need Tim Tebow

If the Eagles want a Dream Team II to rival last year’s Dream Team, they need to be all in on Tim Tebow. Last season, […]

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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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Beyonce Will Not Save You, Atlantic City

Atlantic City is abuzz with the news that Beyonce plans to perform to help hype the April 2nd opening of the lavish Revel casino. The […]

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All People in Mississippi Are Not Toothless Rednecks

Two weeks ago, HBO’s Real Time With Bill Maher broadcast a segment that quickly became controversial, and to me represents one of the more unfortunate […]

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Morning Scoop: PA-Required Erectile Dysfunction Tests?

Required Erectile Dysfunction Tests? In the wake of the proposed bill that would require Pennsylvania women to submit to an ultrasound before aborting a pregnancy, […]

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What Mad Men Can Teach Today’s Business Owners

They’re back! Sexist comments. Bourbon at 10 a.m. Lighting up a Pall Mall whenever you want. No, this isn’t the Red Sox locker room. It’s […]

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