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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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Preview: Jack and Diane

A lesbian werewolf movie

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Lee, Phillies Shutout Blue Jays

The Phils won their second straight spring training game today as they shutout the Blue Jays 7-0. Victorino hit a two-run double and Cliff Lee […]

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E-Z Pass Only on the Turnpike?

The actual implementation of such a plan is still at least half a decade away, but officials in Harrisburg have begun talks about transforming how […]

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Justin Pizzi Out at NBC10

Justin Pizzi—a St. Joseph’s Prep grad who’s been with WCAU for seven years—is out at NBC10 after the station decided not to renew his contract. […]

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Man Shoots Girlfriend’s Ex With Pepper Ball Gun

So, this guy probably regrets  trying to rekindle an old flame. A Sharon Hill man was allegedly drunk when he showed up at his ex-girlfriend’s […]

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Last Night: Backing Tracks, Epic Fails + Kool & the Gang

Loyal readers will remember my journey to New York back in January to see Van Halen play for 250 people at Cafe Wha? in Greenwich […]


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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Variety Show for Way Gay U

The spring semester kicks off

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Proposal Would Allow Hand-Held Gambling Devices in A.C. Casinos

A proposal from New Jersey state Senator Jim Whelan would allow casinos to offer guests hand-held gambling devices, so long as the items wouldn’t be […]

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Forbes Calls Philly a “Comeback City”

Forbes has gone and disobeyed LL Cool J. They’ve compiled a list of “America’s Comeback Cities” and Philly made the cut. The online version of […]

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FredEx Facing Federal Tax Fraud Charges

Freddie Mitchell The People’s Champ FredEx and two other men are facing federal tax fraud charges after an investigation uncovered an alleged scheme to recruit […]

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ABA Seeking Nominations

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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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Would You Wear Sweats to the White House?

Yesterday, WXPN host and producer Robert Drake shared this with me. In the lengthy (we’re talking 78 minutes) video, which the White House posted on […]

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Q&A: Curt Schilling

Once upon a time, Philadelphians cheered a right-handed pitcher vying to be the ace of the Phillies. Then, he went 16-7 in the 1993 regular […]

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NJ Rep. Donald Payne Dead at 77

Democratic Representative Donald Payne passed away in Essex county this morning at the age of 77. The first black congressman to represent New Jersey, Payne […]

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SRC Announces Anti-Cheating Plan, Adds Former Temple Prez

The School Reform Commission has appointed David Adamany—a former president of Temple University—to review the security practices of the District’s proctoring of the PSSA exams. […]

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