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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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Eagles Won’t Win With Vick or Reid

It’s the time of year to take stock of what has passed and what is to come. Last year, I wrote a column for the […]

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I’m Really Good at Googling

I’m not going to be modest about this. I’m pretty good at Googling. Sure, I’m a little smug, but I think I’m a bit above […]

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Are You Paying More Taxes?

Same-sex couples sure do

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Sweat Pants Are Not Your Sunday Best

So I have gone church shopping. My route back to church—I’d been away a while—is, to my chagrin, a predictable one: Crisis in late summer […]

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A Year in LGBT Issues

What we were talking about in 2011

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Will 2012 See a Different City Council?

Here, Philadelphia’s five most notable political stories of 2011. 1. The Mayoral Race That Wasn’t The biggest Philadelphia political story of the year was the […]


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: Mom Kills Son’s Attacker

Gun Toting Mom Kills Attacker. A 19-year-old pistol whipped a young man and shot him in the leg inside an apartment building stairwell last night. […]

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Lady Gaga House Hunting in Lancaster?

Rumor has it that pop superstar Lady Gaga is searching for a home in Lancaster County. The First Lady of Pop has been dating Vampire […]

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Eagles Ticket Scam in Delco

The Delaware County’s district attorney’s office has reported that a man has been charged with scamming people with the promise of Eagles tickets. One fan […]

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Schenn Suits Up

A late Christmas present for Flyers fans will come in the form of Brayden Schenn. The Flyers have played nine games without Schenn since the […]

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Legend and Teigen Engaged

John Legend and his super model girlfriend Christine Teigen are officially engaged. The Penn alum and the Sports Illustrated swimsuit star have been dating since […]

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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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Sixer Thwarts Robbery With McDonald’s

On Christmas eve, a gunman was about to rob someone in Manayunk. As he was carrying out the shakedown, the robber realized his would-be victim […]

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Over 100 Sears, Kmarts to Close

After disappointing holiday sales, Sears has announced that 100 to 120 Sears and Kmart locations will close. The move will allow Sears Holding Corp. to […]

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Bucks County Theater Lives!

A group of investors has purchased the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope. After more than 70 years of business, the venue closed last year […]

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Philly’s Piling-On Problem

Piling-on has been a problem for Philadelphia since before Commissioner Charles Ramsey took charge of Philly’s police force. Cops looking to earn extra cash add […]

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