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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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Girl Scout Boycotts Cookies

Transgender admittance debated

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Wildwood Considers Beach Tag Referendum

Wildwood, New Jersey is the only Shore town other than Atlantic City that still offers free access to the beach. For the past few years, […]

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St. John The Baptist Elementary Might Ignore Recommendation to Consolidate

St. John The Baptist elementary issued a press release last night indicating that the school might remain open despite a recommendation from the Blue Ribbon […]

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Will N.J. Pass Gay Marriage?

When civil unions aren’t enough

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Tim Tebow’s Christian Fervor Annoys Me

Tim Tebow bugs me, and I’m feeling a little guilty about it. It makes sense to be annoyed by Larry the Cable Guy or Charles […]

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Another Catholic Church Cover-Up

The Philadelphia Archdiocese took part of my childhood this year. It had already closed St. Philomena’s in Lansdowne. And now Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast […]


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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Lesbians are Moms, Too

Good news for same-sex parents

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Rigging the Vote in Collingswood

I’ve always had a bit of a problem when, instead of being picked by some God-like judge, or impartial committee, winners of “best-of” lists or […]

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Being Married Is Better Than Sex

Conservatives say that same-sex unions threaten the traditional institution of matrimony, but the institution of matrimony is already in jeopardy, and homosexuality has nothing to […]

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Barack Obama Will Win the Presidential Election

I now know for certain there’ll be a second President Obama term. I knew it the moment Jon Stewart described Romney as looking like the […]

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Morning Scoop: Nutter and Cosby Speak Against Violence

Mayor Nutter and Bill Cosby Think Violence Sucks. The mayor asked, “Can we be non-violent for just one day in this city?” Um, clearly not. […]

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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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Tim Tebow, Could You (or God) Arrange This?

It was just an offhand comment from one of the announcers for the Alabama/LSU BCS National Championship Game last Monday—the game in which the Tide […]

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PSU Admin Tim Curley Has Lung Cancer

Tim Curley—one of the Penn State administrators charged with failing to report the alleged ongoing sexual abuse of children by Jerry Sandusky—has been diagnosed with […]

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Best Moments in Bill Cosby’s TV Career

Bill Cosby didn’t become famous for his Jell-O commercials or watching the seventh round of the NFL draft. Cosby has had an incredibly successful career […]

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Rutgers Professor Faces Child Porn Charges

A biochemistry professor at Rutgers University’s Cook Campus in New Brunswick faces numerous charges after police arrested him for allegedly running a child porn ring […]

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