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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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David Lynch at London Grill

“Harry, I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don’t plan it. Don’t wait […]

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Ryan White’s Mother to Hershey

The politics of being HIV positive

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Can Freddy Galvis Satisfy Chase Utley’s Female Fans?

Earlier today, Mike Bertha wrote about why Freddy Galvis is a suitable replacement for injured Phil Chase Utley, using phrases like “his fielding is solid,” […]

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Ballerina Taken Off Life Support After Hit-and-Run

The 22-year-old ballerina who was the victim of a hit-and-run in South Philly over the weekend has died after she was taken off life support. […]

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QVC Is Expanding to China

The television shopping giant has announced a deal that will allow it to expand to China. Apparently CNR Mall TV—a shopping channel and website that’s […]

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A Saint From Berks County?

The Vatican Congregation for the Causes of Saints has issued an announcement indicating that its cool that the Diocese of Allentown has been looking into […]


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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Grantland Says Hold-Off on Phils Panic

Sure, the Nats and Fish got better this offseason. Sure, Chase Utley’s knees might be ruined for ever, Ryan Howard probably won’t see the field […]

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Celeb Scoop: Tina Fey and Paul Rudd Co-Stars?

Paul Rudd in Tina Fey’s Admission? Rumor has it that Rudd is in talks to co-star with Tina Fey in Admission. Fey has already signed […]

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Victory Expanding in Chester County

Downingtown’s Victory Brewing Company is expanding with a second location in Parkesburg. Eventually, the plan is for the new Chester County facility to house most […]

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Iverson’s Ex Wants a List of His Sexual Partners

Allen Iverson’s ex-wife has filed a court document asking that The Answer provide a list with the names and phone numbers (?!) of all of […]

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Meet Seth Williams’s $75,000 Party Planner

Morale is not good in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. In fact, it’s downright dismal. Lower-level staffers complain they are overworked and underpaid, having not […]

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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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UArts Professor Designed “Hunger Games” Logo

A professor of illustration at University of the Arts designed the mockingjay logo for The Hunger Games. Tim O’Brien has done a number of oil […]

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6 Most Creative Marriage Proposals

Today is National Proposal Day, and I have a fairly shocking confession: I am a big fan of the proposal, much more so than the […]

A Philadelphia loft becomes a very personal art gallery.

He bought the first piece when he was just out of college. That was almost two decades ago. “We moved in here because of the […]

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If Only You Were Half the Parent Julia Roberts Is

Oh, Julia Roberts, please shut up. No one is browsing People.com for parenting advice from you. I log on to rest my brain, and vote […]

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