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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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What If Jon Gruden Coached the Eagles?

Football is a game of passion. Nowhere is that more evident than in Philadelphia, where passion can turn into a steroid-induced rage in a second. […]

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Circus of the Stars

Like American Idol, but gayer

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My 7 Biggest “Winners” of 2011

It’s that time of year when Freindly Fire heaps praise upon those most deserving. So in the spirit of consistency, the Biggest Winner of 2011, […]

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Q&A: Risa Vetri Ferman

Tough race in November for you, running uncontested. It was a nail-biter. Which crimes are at the top of your priority list these days? Child […]

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Best Political Screw-Ups of 2011

One thing everyone loves more than lists? Watching politicians step in their own poo. Lucky for us there was a lot of that going on […]

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The Six Best Things to Read in 2011

Wait, another list? Oof. Enough with the year-end lists already! Agreed, but, please, there are reasons for year-end lists: (1) readership is down between Christmas […]


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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Morning Scoop: Philly Gets a Poet Laureate

Sonia Sanchez Is Philly’s First Poet Laureate. Fancy. Today at 11 a.m., Mayor Nutter will announce that Sonia Sanchez has been named Philadelphia’s first poet […]

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Best and Worst New Words of 2011

The Global Language Monitor sites “occupy” as the most used word of 2011 and projects “Kate” (as in Middleton) for 2012. I noticed that I […]

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Pair Sues Snider Over Sixers

Two men have filed a $2 million lawsuit against Ed Snider and Comcast-Spectacor alleging that they’re owed the money for helping Snider and company find […]

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Philly Writers Win “Feud of the Year”

Les Bowen and Jeff McLane got into it on Twitter back in September. The disagreement eventually spurred a little brouhaha between the two at the […]

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New Househusbands of Philadelphia

Bird Text and the Real Househusbands of Philadelphia are back with a fourth installment. We literally wish they would make one of these every week. […]

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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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Lower Merion Settles Again

The Lower Merion School District has reached a settlement in another case alleging that the district violated a student’s civil rights with a webcam. An […]

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Team Snooki Boxing

Yes, that’s a real thing. Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi has started a boxing team that features Patrick “Pajo”, Eddie and Paul Hyland—three Irish brothers who are […]

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Delco Borough Boycotts Sunoco

Sharon Hill Borough in Delaware County is boycotting Sunoco after the company suspended production at two local oil refineries that puts thousands of jobs at […]

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Sports Hold Families Together

The NBA lockout had me worried. I enjoy watching basketball, so the loss of a Sixers season would be disappointing. But there was always my […]

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