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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)
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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Giving Up the Kardashians in 2012

It’s that time of year, kiddies. Time to make all kinds of well-intended promises to ourselves that we sincerely hope we’ll keep—promises about losing weight […]

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What Happened to Customer Service?

Whenever I stand waiting to pay for my sweater while the cashier talks to her pal on the phone, or when I am met with […]

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Charles Barkley on SNL This Week

This is your friendly reminder that former Sixer, current Weight Watchers spokesman, and self-proclaimed dumbass Sir Charles Barkley will be hosting Saturday Night Live this […]

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Turns Out, Drugs Aren’t So Bad

“Is Illicit Drug Use Harmful to Cognitive Functioning in the Midadult Years?” That’s the title of a recent report from the American Journal of Epidemiology. […]

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Does Philly Need a Poet Laureate?

I was talking with a Philadelphia small-business owner at a party on New Year’s Day when the subject of Mayor Nutter came up. Like many […]

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What Does Iowa Really Mean?

Using anti-gay rhetoric for votes


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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Why I Didn’t Buy My Last Fridge at Sears

Here’s a myth: A box of baking soda keeps a refrigerator smelling fresh. Maybe that’s the case for some people, like New Yorkers who eat out most […]

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Finding a New Attitude

A recap from TedxPhilly

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Morning Scoop: Romney Edges Santorum

Romney Wins Iowa Caucus by Eight Votes. Yes, that means that Rick Santorum was less than 10 votes away from winning the Iowa caucus. Now, […]

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Jagr on the Shelf

The Flyers have announced that Jaromir Jagr will miss some time with a lower body injury. Today, Paul Holmgren said it was a groin strain, […]

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Reid Will Coach Birds Next Year

Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie announced in a press conference moments ago that the Philadelphia Eagles have decided to retain Andy Reid as its head coach. […]

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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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Mayor Nutter Joins the Legendary Roots Crew

Philadelphia’s mayor has been known to dabble in the hip-hop arts periodically throughout his political career. His second Inauguration Ball was no exception as Mayor […]

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ACC Hoops on NBC

NBC Philadelphia has announced that the network has reached an agreement with Raycom Sports/The ACC Network to air some of the conference’s basketball games this […]

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Feds Seize Faux Winter Classic Merch

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations has announced the seizure of counterfeit sports merchandise. The counterfeit goods—much of which were Winter Classic […]

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OCNJ Happiest Place in America?

A Gallup poll shows that Ocean City, New Jersey is the least depressed place in the country. For three years, 1,000,000 Americans spoke to representatives […]

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