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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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Neshaminy Teachers Offer to Negotiate

The teachers at Neshaminy have offered to end their strike and enter a seven-day period of around-the-clock negotiations. The caveat is that if all of […]

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Joe Paterno Speaks! To the Washington Post

Joe Paterno has not spoken publicly about his role in the ongoing sexual abuse scandal that has all but engulfed Penn State University. Students rioted […]

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Bradley Officially Out at Penn State

In “news we’ve been expecting all week” today, Tom Bradley has made his departure from Penn State official. Technically Bradley was still the defensive coordinator […]

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Yuengling is the Largest American Brewery

Yuengling has always boasted of its status as America’s oldest brewery. Now, they’re the country’s largest, too. A few years ago, Anheuser-Busch was purchased by […]

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Oprah and Chris Christie Talk Weight, Facebook, Relationships

Oprah recently interviewed Chris Christie and the governor’s family for a segment that will air on OWN Sunday at 9 p.m. The two talked about […]

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Get Spontaneously Hitched in Atlantic City

We’ve had some late nights early mornings in Atlantic City and can attest to the fact that the last thing the city needs is a […]


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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Film Preview: Joshua Tree

The secret life of James Dean

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Weekend Roundup

Talent shows, parties and charity romps

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Massage Therapy Etiquette

I was sitting in the waiting area of the spa with my sister, who’d given me a gift certificate for a massage as a Christmas […]

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Body Awareness Review

It’s Body Awareness Week at Shirley State College. Organized and lead by psychology professor Phyllis (Grace Gonglewski), it is to be a week of discussion, […]

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Trevor Teen Commits Suicide

A 19 year old is remembered

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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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New York Times Loves Zoe Strauss Exhibit

Zoe Strauss’s 10-year, mid-career retrospective at the Art Museum doesn’t open to the public until Saturday, with a sold-out dance party no less. But the […]

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Steve Jobs Bio Will Not Save the World

Our national obsession with Steve Jobs officially jumped the shark when that noted captain of industry, Kanye West, unleashed another Twitter barrage this month. Character […]

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Morning Scoop: PSU Alumni Are Pissed

Penn Staters are Pissed Off. University president Rodney Erickson fielded questions from alumni at a hotel in King of Prussia. They mad. [Inquirer] Woman Sues […]

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How the Archdiocese Could Have Prevented School Closings

What does it tell you when the private Notre Dame Academy in Villanova has 101 students in its freshman class—at $20,000 per year—and Archbishop Prendergast […]

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