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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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Student Suspended for Bringing Pellet Gun to a Philly Elementary School

A John Whittier School fifth-grader has been suspended for bringing a pellet gun to school and shooting another student in the leg. Authorities originally reported […]

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Guy Charged With Possessing Child Porn Sentenced for Stealing Mammoth Tusk

That headline is not the result of a messed up MadLib. As screwed up as it sounds, it’s the story of Robert Franz. Franz is […]

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People Upset Over Billy Crystal’s “Racist Oscars Joke”

Today, a lot of people are saying that the Oscars are racist. Last night Billy Crystal hosted the Oscars for the ninth time. If you […]

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Co-Creator of Berenstain Bears Dead at 88

Jan Berenstain passed away Friday after suffering a stroke. She was a Philadelphia native and co-creator of The Berenstain Bears children’s books. Berenstain had been working […]

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School Shooting Near Cleveland Leaves 1 Dead, 4 Wounded

A shooting at a high school outside of Cleveland has left one student dead and four others wounded. A juvenile student at Chardon High School […]

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Our Oscars Best-Dressed and Worst-Dressed Picks

Last night’s Oscars rounded up the usual bevy of stars, all ridiculously primped, polished and styled within an inch of their lives. It was 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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Raul Ibanez Says He’s Over the 2009 World Series

Raul Ibanez—the latest hired muscle to sign up to play home games in The Bronx—has informed the public that he’s officially gotten over the 2009 […]

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Starbucks Tipping Is for Suckers

There’s a labor war brewing at Temple University. No, it’s not the teachers. And it’s not the students. And it’s not the nurses at the […]

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Why Didn’t Fox 29 Show Us Their Video of Mayor Nutter Spanking a Blonde?

Dan Gross of the Daily News is reporting that sources have said that Mayor Nutter was caught on video spanking a blonde woman named Andrea […]

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Is it a Hate Crime?

When lesbians allegedly attack a gay man

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Radio Personality Comes Out

Cue the Sylvester playlist

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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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Don’t Get Your Hopes Up About Ryan Howard

Last week, as Ryan Howard ran straight ahead, fielded lightly hit grounders and took batting practice, Phillies fans envisioned the first baseman’s early return to […]

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Obama’s Apology to Afghanistan Was the Right Thing to Do

Sometimes I fantasize about going to live in Rick Santorum’s house. In this fantasy, I move into the Santorum home uninvited_and with assurances that I’m […]

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Meet Phillip Watson

On life, gardening and his book

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Recap: 2012 Academy Awards

Last night when we turned our TVs to the Oscar telecast it felt like we were transported back 15 years. Since Billy Crystal last hosted […]

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