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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)
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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Nutter Lends Support to Gay Marriage

More than 70 mayors sign the pledge

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VIDEO: Mayor Nutter Tells Feds to Take an Econ Class

Mayor Nutter is on a tellin’ like it is binge. Today, on Meet the Press (online), Philly’s political leader expressed his concern that leaders in […]

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Expect Gas Prices Near $5 This Summer

Yeah, this is the part where everyone in Philly posts their cars up on Craigslist. Like, immediately. Experts are expecting gas prices to climb to […]

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More Trouble for Devon Fitness Owner John McCaffrey

On Tuesday, John McCaffrey, the 47-year-old co-owner of the Main Line’s Devon Fitness, showed up for court. No, not in Chester County Court, where he’s […]

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Teen Suspect in Veteran Beating Charged With Attempted Murder

The 15-year-old suspect arrested by police yesterday in connection with the beating of a Vietnam War veteran in Olney will reportedly be charged with attempted […]

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NJ Supreme Court Says Try Pennsylvania or New York if You Want Strippers

The highest court in the state of New Jersey has ruled that the town of Sayreville can opt to close a strip club. That wouldn’t […]


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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Etta James, Dead at 73

Iconic blues vocalist Etta James has died from complications with leukemia. The 73-year-old singer had been battling the disease for quite some time and had […]

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Penn Students Are Having Too Much Loud Sex

An e-mail blast was sent to residents of Penn’s Rodin House to address the rampant problem of loud, late-night sex. The NOT SO SUBTLE e-mail […]

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FIGHT Plans AIDS Education Month

Have your say on health

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Tina Fey Says the Phillie Phanatic Is Menstruating

Last night, Liz Lemon—Tina Fey’s character on 30 Rock—copped to believing that the Phillie Phanatic is a woman. Which would also make her a lesbian, […]

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30 Rock Mocks Gay Jokes

And Tracy Morgan’s the punch line

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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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Weekend Roundup

Drag, laughs, music, celebs + more

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Shane Victorino Guest Spot on Hawaii Five-O

CBS announced yesterday that Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino will make a guest appearance on an upcoming episode of Hawaii Five-O. They did not indicate […]

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George Lucas’s Red Tails Depicts War Heroes

The United States military’s official line as set forth by the Army War College was quite clear: Because the “Negro soldier is lacking in physical […]

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Nothing Comes Between Me and My Chase Utley T-Shirt

Are you in danger if you wear your Philly sports gear in enemy territory? And are fans from other cities risking bodily harm if they […]

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