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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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Ed Rendell’s Next Job: Inquirer Owner?

This morning, we’re hearing that former Pennsylvania Governor and generally awesome Philadelphian Ed Rendell has set his sights on the Philadelphia Inquirer and its related […]

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Why Chris Christie Should Get on the Treadmill

About the only job better than weatherman—where you can get it wrong half the time and still remain employed—is political pundit. These guys make an […]

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Women’s Super Bowl Survival Guide

Dear Monica, I always dread Super Bowl Sunday. My husband watches TV from mid-afternoon until the post-game wrap-up is over. How can women join in […]

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Madonna’s New Video

A sneak peek at the new single

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Review: “Van Gogh Up Close”

The first painting you encounter upon entering Philadelphia Museum of Art’s “Van Gogh Up Close”—the museum’s first major exhibition on the artist in over a […]

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Characters Unite on TV

USA combats homophobia


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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Where Do You Get Your Sports News?

On Wednesday, The700Level.com published the news that the Philadelphia Daily News and the Philadelphia Inquirer plan to combine their sports departments. From a journalistic standpoint, […]

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Weekend Roundup

Bears in boxers, the big game and more

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Morning Scoop: SJU Respects Lesbians After Media Scandal

St. Joe’s Says Lesbians Don’t Count. Sike. Remember that time when the St. Joseph’s Alumni Association didn’t want to include a lesbian couple in its […]

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Not In My Suburban Backyard, You Don’t

During my junior year at Temple, I had an elderly professor who was memorable for three main reasons. The first was that over the course […]

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Do You Think Stephen Starr Ever Ate Here?

Stephen Starr’s digs are up for grabs if you’ve got a spare $2.5 million lying around. The Philly restaurateur has his 6,000-square-foot pad on the […]

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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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Leonardo DiCaprio Wants You to Drink La Colombe

Leo has teamed up with the Philly roaster as charitable allies. La Colombe Torrefaction and the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation present a new line of coffee […]

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SJU Alumni Association Says Lesbians Don’t Count

The St. Joseph’s University’s Alumni Association is holding a contest for Hawk couples. The premise is that couples send in the story of how they […]

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SJU Alumni Association Says Lesbians Don’t Count

The St. Joseph’s University’s Alumni Association is holding a contest for Hawk couples. The premise is that couples send in the story of how they […]

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Freaks and Geeks Meets Jersey Shore in FOX’s New “Wildwood”

Happy pilot season! FOX has purchased television show that takes place down the shore. Wildwood is a ’80s dramedy that focuses on a teenage girl […]

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