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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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First-Class Flying Isn’t Worth It

Some things in life are funny. Not uproariously, laugh-out-loud funny but “able to make you smile inside” kind of funny. These small enlightenments are all […]

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DUI Mayor Running for State Rep

Last August, we gave a Best of Philly Award to the then-27-year-old Mayor of Downingtown, Josh Maxwell. Then in September, police pulled Maxwell over and […]

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More Former Eagles Sue the NFL

The NFL is being sued by more than 100 retired players who think that their careers as professional football players directly contributed to negative health […]

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$15,000 Reward for Information in Old City Beating Death

The City of Philadelphia is pledging $10,000 in reward money and the Fraternal Order of Police is pitching in another $5,000 in an attempt to […]

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Everyone and Their Brothers Are Moving to Philly

So, you think traffic on the Schuylkill sucks now? Well, recent projections from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission indicate that we should expect an […]

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Virgin America Comes to PHL

Virgin America announced that its newest destination will be Philadelphia. PHL will be the 17th American destination for the California-based airline. Additionally, Virgin America announced […]


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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Rick Santorum’s Wife Dated the Doctor Who Delivered Her

On a scale of one to creepy, this is a 9.7. Apparently Rick Santorum’s wife Karen dated and lived with the man who delivered her. […]

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Delaware Governor Spares Murderer Sentenced to Death

The governor of Delaware has spared the life of convicted murderer Robert Gattis. Gattis was convicted of killing his girlfriend in 1990 and was sentenced […]

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Phils Ink Hamels to One-Year, $15M Deal

Jon Heyman of CBS Sports is reporting that the Phillies and Cole Hamels have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $15 million contract extension […]

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Paula Deen Has Type 2 Diabetes

The Food Network star confirmed her diagnosis and announced that she’ll be teaming up with Novo Nordisk to promote a diabetes treatment drug and launch […]

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Don’t Masturbate and Drive on the Blue Route

Last week, a man was pulled over on I-476 after two 13-year-old girls and a 40-year-old woman allegedly saw him masturbating while he was driving. […]

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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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In Defense of Andre Iguodala

Jesse Owens. Michael Phelps. Carl Lewis. Andre Iguodala. If that list strikes you as odd, it’s probably because you haven’t heard that the Sixers forward […]

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Was Michael Nutter Full of Hot Air When He Promised to Save Schools?

Mayor Nutter kicked off his second term by placing a new emphasis on failing schools demanding that the Philadelphia School District focus on the three […]

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It’s the Rick and Karen Show

They say LGBT activists are bullies

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New TV Show Highlights Cruel Philly

First there was Parking Wars. Then there was Wreck Chasers. Then Tony Danza supposedly made a reality show about our public schools, though I’ve never […]

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