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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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Judge Says Sandusky Details Moot

Jerry Sandusky and his lawyer Joseph Amendola filed a motion to have alleged victims of Sandusky’s abuse provide a more detailed timeline for the supposed […]

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Hunter Pence Had Never Heard of Wawa

Well, this is unfortunate. Hunter Pence was recently asked about the Wawa that is being built in Kissimmee near the Astros ballpark. Pence said he […]

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Philly Needs Higher Taxes

In preparation to release the city’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget, Mayor Nutter’s press secretary proudly declared that after four straight years of raising taxes, the […]

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Why You Should Consider Donating a Kidney

The difference between tactics and strategy is substantial. A tactic is a method employed to help achieve a goal. A strategy is the long-term plan […]

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HBO’s Game Change Is Amusing, But Not Always Accurate

If I were Sarah Palin or John McCain, I’d hate HBO’s Game Change, too. It makes the 2008 Republican duo look like Dumb and Dumber. […]

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What Will CNN Do to Mashable?

Here we go again. By the time you read this, it’s possible that CNN, as per the news out of SXSW, may have purchased the […]


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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The Voice’s Out Contestant

Sarah Golden covers Rod Stewart

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Loving Your Dog Enough to Let Go

My dog was in the ICU this week. Those are words I never thought I’d write—not because my 11-year-old chihuahua is the picture of perfect […]

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Dating the Pre-Elderly

What’s an aging single gal to do?

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Coming Out: Nikki Lopez

Not everyone listens to the Indigo Girls

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Pop Language Quiz: Racist or Not Racist?

Racism is not just lynching, cross-burning, redlining, employment discrimination, educational barriers, or even malicious slurs, and those who manifest the unconscious and passive form of […]

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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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Morning Scoop: Ed Rendell’s Records Subpoenaed for Link to Iranian Group

Ed Rendell Records Subpoenaed for Support of Iranian Exile Group. MEK is a group of Iranians classified as terrorists by the State Department. Rendell—along with […]

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PA’s Greatest Basketball Story?

Former Olympic, football and baseball great Jim Thorpe’s funeral was supposed to take place in his native Oklahoma a few days after his death in […]

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Paterno Family Responds to PSU BOT

The Paterno family has wasted no time to respond to a statement issued by the Penn State Board of Trustees this morning. A statement—released through […]

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Kim Delaney’s, Um, “Technical Problems”

Remember when Upper Darby-native Kim Delaney made an ass out of herself at the Constitution Center’s 2011 Liberty Bell Medal ceremony? (If not, just play […]

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