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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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Opinion

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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Judge Won’t Step Down in Catholic Church Case

Attorneys representing Monsignor William J. Lynn wanted Common Pleas Court Judge M. Teresa Sarmina to step down from the child-endangerment case. The request came after […]

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Adele Should Take a Hiatus�So She Can Learn to Sing

It’s already been a big week for Adele. At Sunday’s Grammy Awards, she made her triumphant return to live performance after several months of medically […]

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Inside Fashion Week

The highs, lows and ridiculousness

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Daryl Metcalfe Wants Every Philadelphian to Own a Gun

Philly, get yer guns! No, seriously … go get a gun. That’s the plan coming from Harrisburg right now in respect to gun violence, as […]

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Chick-Fil-A Controversy Looms

A petition to ban the chain

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N.J. Voters Favor Gay Marriage

But should a vote decide?


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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Why Won’t Philadelphia Let This Man Out of Prison?

Let’s be clear right up front: William Barnes is a lowlife scum. But it is an absolute travesty that he remains in prison two years […]

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A New Plan for Philly Public Schools

As the School Reform Commission struggles to close its most recent budget gap, I am not sure how we should measure their success. Even if […]

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Hey, Can You Stop at CVS and Pick Up My Suicide Pills?

While in Boston this past weekend, I became aware of a ballot initiative that will be presented in November concerning bill H3884. This bill, known […]

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Photos: 10 Cutest Dogs in the Westminster Kennel Club Show

Television has probably rotted my brain, but I can’t seem to stop watching. Sometimes I enjoy bad TV just as much as good TV. The […]

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Will Deepening the Delaware River Bring Money or Woe?

In 2002, the Phillies finished with a record of 80-81 and 21-and-a-half games behind the first place Atlanta Braves. Their renaissance was still five years […]

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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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America? Pennsylvania Here. We Know Rick Santorum. You Don’t.

Hell has officially frozen over, since a new Pew poll shows Rick Santorum edging out Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination. Those of us […]

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Morning Scoop: Guy Shoots Neighbor Over Dog Poop

Another Day, Another Philadelphian Killed Over Stupid Crap. This time it was of the dog variety. A dispute over dog poop led to the shooting […]

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Foursquare Study Shows Bethlehem, West Chester Among America’s Least Romantic Cities

Bethlehem and West Chester both cracked the top five on a list of America’s least romantic cities. The rankings were determined using Foursquare check-ins to […]

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Woman Dies Trying to Save Cat From Fire

A 56-year-old Whitehall Township woman died from injuries she suffered in a house fire early this morning. She had originally made it out of the […]

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