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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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Why Raise Your Kid in the City?

When I drove into the Fitler Square neighborhood for the first time in the summer of 2008, I was desperate. I had never been to […]

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Bonner-Prendie Alums Believe in Million Dollar Miracle

There is nothing Catholics like better than a good, old-fashioned miracle, and there is a million-dollar miracle in the making right now in Delaware County. […]

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Bullying Starts Early

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Now Is Not the Time to Judge Joe Paterno

The night before he began his arduous journey home to Ithaca, Odysseus slept with his captor, Calypso, one last time. It was a repeat of […]

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School Board Meeting? Or Fight Club?

There’s nothing quite like the first breath of cool, night air after a three-and-a-half-hour school board meeting. It’s a zen moment for those working in […]

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Why Do We Care About Elizabeth Smart’s Engagement?

News broke over the weekend that Elizabeth Smart, who was abducted by an itinerant “prophet” and his insane wife a decade ago at age 14, […]


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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Morning Scoop: Vigil for JoePa

Penn State’s Student Newspaper Covers the Death of Joe Paterno. Joe Paterno died yesterday morning after a battle with lung cancer. Students gathered Saturday night […]

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Get Your Shabby Plastic Chairs Out of the Street

Last week, I wondered if the citizens of Philadelphia could stop being assholes by trying to embrace just a little bit of basic human kindness. […]

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Joe Paterno Dies at 85

Joe Paterno has passed away, today, after false reports of his death spurred a vigil at his statue on Penn State’s campus last night. Paterno […]

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Joe Paterno Dead at 85

Joe Paterno became the head coach of the Nittany Lions 40 years before I arrived on campus. I started my career as a Penn State […]

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PSU Students Gather Amid Rumors of Paterno’s Death

CBS Sports reported earlier that former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno died at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College tonight. SB Nation updated […]

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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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The Internet Is Victorious! SOPA Bill Shelved

Representative Lamar Smith of Texas has put the SOPA bill on a shelf after the Internet practically caved in on itself this week. He said […]

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Police Question Person of Interest in Old City Beating Death

Police have questioned a person of interest in the horrific beating death of a 23-year-old Temple grad in Old City last weekend. There is a […]

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Man Steals Woman’s Unmentionables After They Met at SEPTA Station

We’ll call your adorable SEPTA love stories and raise you a crazy stalker who broke into a woman’s house. A Montgomery County woman called police […]

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Brace Yourself For This Weekend’s Snow

Buy bread and milk yesterday because the first snow all winter is expected to hit over the weekend. The area caught a freak snow storm […]

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