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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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So, a 300-Pound Naked Man Walks Into a Chesco Walmart…

The 300-pound naked man walked into the Walmart in Exton yesterday and stole a pair of socks. He put the socks on and began walking […]

8 Must-Have Bold Accessories

This season, all you need to know about accessories is this: Bigger is most definitely better. Store your dainty diamond studs and forget your thread-thin […]

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Penn State Files Lawsuit Against Insurance Company

Penn State has filed a lawsuit against Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association Insurance Co. Apparently PMA filed an anticipatory suit against the university back on January 31st […]

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No Discrimination in Cheltenham

New ordinance passed last night

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Tony Danza to the Rescue of Northeast High

The garbage-picking, field goal-kicking, Philadelphia phenomenon will be hosting a Students vs. Teachers talent show at Northeast High next Thursday. Danza taught at the school […]

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Judge: Alycia Lane vs. Larry Mendte Stayed

The “Latina Bombshell” is back! You may remember that former CBS3 anchor Alycia Lane filed a $15 million libel lawsuit against CBS and onetime co-anchor […]


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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Fatal School Bus Crash in Burlco

A school bus and a dump truck were involved in an accident in Chesterfield, New Jersey this morning. At least one child has died and […]

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Have You Ever Misled a Philly Tourist, on Purpose?

I’ve been thinking a lot about Mayor Nutter’s recent call for us all to remember our dual identities, as not only citizens of this promising, […]

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Gay Authors Read Tonight

Edmund White and Christopher Bram

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The GOP Is Hiding a Presidential Candidate in the Attic

After tens of millions of dollars spent and nine primaries and caucuses, the Republicans are no closer to settling on a candidate than when this […]

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Isn’t Now the Best Time to Think About Swimsuits?

On top of flash mobs, whooping cough’s comeback, and the mental picture of Newt Gingrich as a swinger, now there are omnipresent bathing suit catalogs. […]

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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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5 Ways to Save America’s Education System

Of all the factors that go into sustaining a vibrant culture, a thriving economy and a conscientious electorate perhaps none is more important than having […]

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Buzz Bissinger Questions Rendell’s Inquirer Motives

In an op-ed in the New York Times, Buzz Bissinger–as in the Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, author of the Ed Rendell-centered Prayer for the City, […]

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The Hottest Co-Eds

UPenn makes the list

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Clay Aiken is Outraged

The out Idol criticizes marriage ban

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