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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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Opinion

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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Paternos Donate $100K to Penn State

Joe and Sue Paterno made their annual $100,000 donation to the Paterno Liberal Arts Undergraduate Fellows Program and the Paterno Library last month. The donation […]

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Zoe Strauss Billboards Up Around Philly

On Saturday, the Zoe Strauss exhibit will open at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. But, you can already get a glimpse of some of her […]

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Tim Tebow Thinks He’s Rocky

Ray Didinger recalls a conversation he had with Tim Tebow back at the 2009 Maxwell Club Dinner when America’s newest obsession was accepting an honor […]

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Cliff Lee, Prominent Philadelphians Buying-In at 1706 Rittenhouse

Despite another down year for Philly’s real estate market, one Center City condo venture seems to be flourishing. Maybe that’s because one of its residents […]

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PPD Is Now Hiring New Officers

Looking for work? Less than thrilled with Killadelphia’s reputation? Apply to join the fuzz. The Philadelphia Police Department is accepting applications from today until March […]

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Video: Dining Out for Life

Celebrities film a PSA in town


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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Thieves Steal 510 Pounds of Frozen Meatballs

In a dastardly whodunit, thieves stole 17 cases of frozen meatballs off the back of a truck parked in Old City. The driver was asleep […]

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Feds Hunt for $2M Liberty Bell Ruby

The Feds are on the search for a $2 miillion ruby shaped like the Liberty Bell. Found in Africa near Mount Kilimanjaro, the largest mined […]

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Did PSU Hire Bill O’Brien for the Right Reasons?

EDITOR’S NOTE: Bill Mahon, Vice President of University Relations at Penn State, sent a response to this post. There are some factual errors in Michael […]

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Tim Tebow

Last night the entire country drank the Tim Tebow Kool-Aid. For those who somehow managed to miss it, the Broncos beat the Steelers in the […]

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Gayest Cities in America?

Sorry, Philly

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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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First 24-Hour Service for Homeless

LGBT youth get more help

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The Philly Twitteralysis

The old saying goes, “You are what you eat.” Well, that’s just stupid. (I am so not the lamb gyro with lettuce, tomato and hot […]

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DOMA: A Personal Story

Meet Fred, Mark and their kids

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The iPad 7 Is Coming!

Psst! Have you heard? About the new iPad? No, not iPad 3. Those rumors are so old, they might as well be fact. iPad 4? […]

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