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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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Remembering Whitney

We lost a legend

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Philly Set To Break Soul Train Record Today

Last week, we broke the news that Philadelphia is going for the Guinness Record for the world’s longest Soul Train-style dance line, in honor of […]

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You Should Pee in a Cup if You Want Our Help

Random drug testing of welfare recipients and public workers is racist, discriminatory and blatantly unconstitutional. And if you believe that, you’re smoking something. Once again, […]

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A Day Without Kisses

AIDS org protests Hershey

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Jeremy Lin Is a Philly-Style Hero

So over the weekend, Daily News columnist Buzz Bissinger, a writer who should know better, whipped out the race card to explain why the world […]

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Morning Scoop: Philly Remembers Whitney Houston

Georges Perrier Cedes Control of Le Bec-Fin. Perrier, 69, opened Le Bec-Fin in 1970. A few days ago, he finalized a deal that will have […]


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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Can We Starve Out Philly’s Homeless Before the Barnes Opening?

Given all the hubbub last week over Obama’s dismal jobs report, you could be forgiven for missing a juicy nugget of local news: a modest proposal […]

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Grammys Should Apologize to Whitney Houston’s Family

Last night’s Grammy Awards marked two momentous occasions: the first public memorial for Whitney Houston, who died in a Beverly Hills hotel room on Saturday, […]

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Bart Blatstein to Start New Paper in Philly?

What do you do when the big boys won’t let you play in their games? You start your own. Bart Blatstein—upset that he and his […]

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Panic! Snow! Panic!

A weather report indicates that the Philadelphia area should expect somewhere between zero and four inches of snow over night. The city should see about […]

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Coming Out: Amber Hikes

She tells her story

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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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VIDEO: Jerry Sandusky Doesn’t Understand Why People Have Turned on Him

Well—and we’re just guessing here—maybe it has something to do with the fact that people generally like to put some distance between themselves and men […]

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Sandusky Wants Local Jury for May 14th Trial

Jerry Sandusky was in court today for a hearing to reevaluate his bail restrictions. During the hearing, Sandusky and his lawyer made clear their preference […]

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Kobe Bryant Wants Rob Gronkowski to Play for the Eagles

Rob Gronkowski had himself quite the year. He blew up opposing defenses all season long, single-handedly tanked my fantasy football season by handing me two […]

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Preview: W.E.

Madonna’s new film’s at the Ritz

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