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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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TV Recap: The 24/7 Finale

For many, New Year’s Eve is a big night out: lavish parties, V.I.P. lists, bottle service and the like. For Peter Laviolette, it was an […]

Glenn Close is Albert Nobbs

Watch her transformation

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Weekend Roundup

Drag shows, variety shows and more

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Tax Tips for Same-Sex Couples

Five ways to avoid the headaches

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Roth Steals Show at Exclusive Van Halen Concert

In case you’re not up on your rock-gods-of-the-’80s pop culture news, a David Lee Roth-fronted Van Halen played an intimate club gig at New York […]

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Theater Review: “Hair”

For years, the musical Hair has seemed liked a dated, time-bottle musical—filled with drugs, hippies, Vietnam, and a Godspell-ian, tribal cast. Opening the same year […]


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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Dating and Divorce

Dear Monica, Should I listen to gossip about a potential partner’s divorce? Or should I just date with an open mind? — R.G., Rydal

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Strippers Are Family-Friendly Entertainment?

Back in August, Patrick Kerkstra wrote a fine account of today’s Atlantic City—a town on state-aided life support, wheezing and hacking from lost gambling revenues, […]

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Morning Scoop: Catholic School Closings

Catholic Schools On Edge for Closings. There are 177 Catholic schools in the five-county Philadelphia area. Students are awaiting announcement today that will determine the […]

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Sweden Recognizes File-Sharing Religion

After its third attempt at gaining government recognition, Sweden’s government has officially declared the Church of Kopimism an actual religion. The belief system is founded […]

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KOP Grenade Actually a Paperweight

Yesterday a portion of the King of Prussia Mall was evacuated when authorities were told of a suspicious device in a planter at Bloomingdale’s. The […]

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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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Burlco Town Rejects Weed Site

Everybody act surprised. The community of Westampton, New Jersey has rejected a proposal for a medical marijuana facility. So far, one of the six nonprofits […]

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Fans Vote Chooch and Luzinski for Mural

Over 10,000 Phillies fans voted two select Carlos Ruiz and Greg Luzinski as the final two Phils to be added to the massive mural planned […]

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The Fire Andy Reid Mobile Billboard

Jeffrey Lurie has decided that Andy Reid’s track record at the helm of the Philadelphia Eagles has earned the big guy one last shot at […]

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Gas Explosion in Allentown

Two people have been injured after a gas explosion on Fulton Street in Allentown. Surrounding damages have not yet been reported. Last year, a gas […]

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