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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)
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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What to Read, See and Do

Our spring A&E picks

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21 Jump Street: C+

Here’s the sad truth: Many who go to see 21 Jump Street won’t have any clue that it’s actually based on a TV show. The […]

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4 Reasons Mitt Romney Can’t Beat President Obama

Being in the media, I have no friends, as it should be. If I did, however, three of 10 Republicans would surely take offense to […]

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How Obama Could Become an Emancipation President

America: Land of the free. Freedom of religion, freedom to sue whomever you please, freedom to marry your first cousin in 27 states and freedom […]

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Morning Scoop: Divine Lorraine High School?

Divine Lorraine High School? Developer Eric Blumenfeld wants to take the Masterman School, Franklin Learning Center, Benjamin Franklin High, and Parkway Center City High and […]

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Phillies Fans and Red Sox Fans Have So Much in Common

New Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon, who pitched for his entire career up until this point for the Boston Red Sox, caused a bit of 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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PA’s Ban on Texting While Driving Is a Lawmaker’s Illusion

We’ve all done it. You’re cruising along in your car and paying more attention to something other than the road in front of you. Maybe […]

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“Super Moon” Headed for Philadelphia

Come May 5th, we’re all going to get to experience what’s been dubbed a “super moon.”

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Is Penn State Going Private?

Recent rumors suggest that Penn State might opt to go private in the wake of drastic budget cuts at the state level. Trustees chairwoman Karen […]

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Tourists Dropped $38 Billion in Jersey

That kind of money buys a lot of beach passes and pancakes at Uncle Bill’s. A recent report shows that tourists spent $38 billion in […]

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City Hall Gets Yarnbombed

Some local artists have been covering Philadelphia in yarn and have recently given City Hall a bit of a makeover. “An Education in Yarnbombing” by […]

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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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The U.S. Should Get Out of Afghanistan Now

A sample of headlines since a U.S. soldier went on a killing rampage in Afghanistan: “Afghanistan’s Taliban Suspend Peace Talks with U.S.“; “Afghan Protesters Demand U.S. […]

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Philly Misses Out on $70M in Unpaid Fines

From 2008 to 2010, unpaid fines in Philadelphia increased by 38 percent. Last year, the city missed out on nearly $70 million in funding because […]

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People Don’t Like Tom Corbett Anymore

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has seen his approval rating drop from 47-to-34 to 41-to-41 since December. Those numbers are from a Quinnipiac University poll released […]

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Clerk Sees Mom’s Name on Stolen Credit Card

A 19-year-old Lancaster man allegedly tried to purchase gas with a stolen credit card. He ran into a problem, though, when the clerk happened to […]

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