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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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Kids Will Suffer If Santorum Is President

Rick Santorum is the best friend an orphanage ever had. It’s clear he hates gay marriage, no news there for Pennsylvania’s most famous disdainer of […]

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Morning Scoop: Weatherman Herb Clark Dead at 84

Former Philly Weatherman Herb Clarke Dies at 84. Philadelphians got their weather reports from Clarke on WCAU for over 40 years. The Navy vet passed […]

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Read This Before You File for Divorce

As a media commentator on family law issues, I invariably get calls from producers in January to talk about the spike in divorce filings that […]

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Rick Santorum Wants Public Schools to Die

Yet another study has come out proving that online “virtual” schools run by private management companies are lousy at educating students. While enrollment in these […]

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Remembering Catholic Schools in Philly

The Facebook rumors started before Christmas. “I hear from a reliable source that St. William’s is definitely closing,” one person posted. “No way McDevitt can […]

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The Fate of Partner Benefits

Allegheny County to keep promise


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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Ryan Howard Injury Update

Ryan Howard (the Phils first baseman, remember?) underwent surgery in October after—well, you know. Word is that the timetable for Howard’s return has him slated […]

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Map of Closing Catholic Schools

An official statement is expected later today, but, right now, Twitter is abuzz as people are confirming the closings of Catholic schools in the Philadelphia […]

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NBC Reporter’s State College DUI

Jay Gray—and NBC television reporter—was in State College, Pennsylvania covering the Jerry Sandusky scandal when he was stopped for driving erratically. Gray explained to the […]

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Conlin to Remain in HOF Through July?

Bill Conlin won J.G. Taylor Spink award last summer for his achievements as a baseball writer. Thus, his portrait hangs in Cooperstown amongst the greatest […]

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Temple’s Pierce Declares for Draft

Fresh off of Temple’s first bowl win in *checks watch* approximately a lifetime, Owls running back Bernard Pierce has announced that he will forgo his […]

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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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PATCO Beating Suspect Arrested

An early Monday attack at the 8th and Market PATCO station was caught on tape (because onlookers recorded it on their phones). An 18-year-old Wynnefield […]

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Bonner and Prendergast to Close?

Today, a 4 p.m. announcement has been scheduled so that the Philadelphia Archdiocese can inform the public of the school closings that have been recommended. […]

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Penis Pic Gets Judge Suspended?

This week in dick-pic news, Willie Singletary—the Philadelphia traffic court judge that had been relieved of his duties late last month—has been officially suspended without […]

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11 Style Trends to Love—and Hate—in 2012

The beginning of each year ushers in a wave of new trends, and myriad lists detailing them. It’s enough to make you want to chuck […]

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