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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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Andy Reid Speaks!

Probably. We think. Eh, it may happen. The ever elusive Andy Reid has scheduled a press conference—his first since the end of the Eagles season—for […]

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John Bolaris Tells Evan Turner to Grow Up

Last night Evan Turner and Philadelphia Sixers head coach Doug Collins had a little disagreement. Turner stomped down the tunnel and threw a towel after […]

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6 Weird National Resolutions

Do you know what year it is? If you said 2012 or the Year of the Dragon, you’re correct, but not correct enough to receive […]

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Bensalem Police Arrest Six, Seize $8M in Cocaine

How much cocaine is too much cocaine? Most would argue that even a little cocaine is probably a bad idea. But, 40 pounds? Even Tony […]

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How Not to Get Murdered In Philadelphia

We know that Philadelphia is the most deadly of the 10 biggest cities in America (it’s not even close). And we know that there are […]

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Mitt Romney’s a Visionless Dream-Killer

In May 1963, the astronaut sitting atop the Mercury-Atlas rocket “went higher, farther, and faster than any other American … for a brief moment, Gordo […]


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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Scouts Reject City Deal

City Hall refused to settle

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Extending Bar Hours Is the Worst Government Idea Since DROP

Since the start of the new year, 32 people have been murdered in Philadelphia. There have been more than 100 shootings. The city is on […]

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How to Cope With AT&T’s Shutoff of Unlimited Data on iPhone

Perhaps you’ve heard tell of a missive that comes from AT&T in the deep of night, delivered by elves, that wakes you from your sugarplum […]

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Andy Reid’s Smart Move: Keeping Juan Castillo

Andy Reid is keeping Juan Castillo for a second year as Eagles defensive coordinator, and

 the reaction has been predictable. Reuben Frank at CSN speaks […]

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Growing Up Transgender

One woman 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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Event: I’m From Driftwood

Celebrating the black experience

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How Many More People Can Journalists Kill on Twitter?

Like J. Alfred Prufrock in a social-media world, I have heard the mermaids tweeting, but I do not think they will tweet to me.

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New Book Outs Hollywood

A celebrity fixer comes clean

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Top 9 Most Racist Things Republicans Have Done

Last night, I had a dream. But unlike MLK’s, mine wasn’t about forgiveness and civility. In it, the dignified and decorous First Lady of the […]

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