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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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Gay Men’s Chorus Goes Gaga

Portland’s little monsters show off

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Spags Back With Birds?

Reports out of San Diego indicate that the former Eagles defensive coordinator is about to be canned as the head coach of the St. Louis […]

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Philadelphia’s Best Sports Moments of 2011

Philadelphia sports had so much promise in 2011. The Phillies were the best team in baseball until they weren’t, the Eagles returned from the lockout […]

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Worst Philadelphians of 2011

Sure. Accused pederast Jerry Sandusky contributed plenty of headlines in 2011, but State College is a three-and-a-half-hour drive from these parts. And we’ve got plenty […]

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7 Reasons to Love 2012

I’m one of those annoying people who’s prone to complaining about this modern age—despite the fact that I’m in the Cult of Apple; despite the […]

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Philadelphia Predictions for 2012

You may not know this, but my nickname is Nostra-John-mus, due to my uncanny ability to predict the future. While the rest of you were […]


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: Sixers Can’t Come Back

Sixers Come Back, Lose Anyway. Ah, the NBA is back for Philadelphia. Last night the Sixers turned the ball over 20 times to dig themselves […]

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Police Find $170,000 Violin

Happy Festivus to the 18-year-old girl that left her valuable instrument on a Megabus Tuesday night. The girl realized she had left the bus without […]

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Traffic Judge Showed Penis Picture

Willie Singletary, a Philadelphia Traffic Court judge, has been relieved of his duties after allegedly showing a picture of his penis to a female court […]

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Taj Mahal Strip Club OKed

Atlantic City’s Taj Mahal has been given a green light to move forward with plans to add a strip club to the inside of the […]

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FOX 29 Suspends John Bolaris

  John Bolaris is a versatile weatherman. He hangs out with Lenny Dykstra, does well with the ladies, vacations on South Beach and argues with […]

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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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Men Rob Garden State Tollbooths

Four masked gunmen robbed tollbooths on the Garden State Parkway early this morning. The four men pulled up to one of the tollbooths and one […]

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Top 12 Most Hideous Holiday Fashion Offenses

Our bizarre fascination with bad holiday sweaters has had far-reaching, dangerous consequences. As we’ve focused our sartorial concentration on heinous knitwear, other holiday fashion offenders […]

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The War on Christmas Endangers Your Family

“This is the way the world ends … Not with a bang but a whimper.” Does that famous quote aptly describe America’s future? Time will […]

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I Won’t Lie to My Kids About Santa Claus

We were driving to see the new Arthur Christmas (which is wonderful) when I heard it from the back seat: “Daddy, is Santa Claus real?” […]

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