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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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NBC Launches “NBC Politics”

With the Republican candidacy heating up and an election less than a year away the Comcast Regime NBC Universal has announced the creation of NBC […]

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It’s Christmas in Paris

TOC hosts an event for The Attic

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Guy Steals CHOP Donations

This will really boost your holiday cheer. Some Scrooge stole a donation jar from Twins Auto Body in Southwest Philly that was intended for the […]

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Rats Are Probably More Compassionate Than You

A recent study at the University of Chicago proved that rats—lowly, disease-carrying, dreaded rats—would turn their back on food in order to free another rat […]

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City Council to Reduce Its Own Power (Really)

Barring some sort of last-minute breakdown, City Council members tomorrow will do the unthinkable, and actually vote to significantly reduce their own power. This sort […]

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Urban Legend: The Perfect Bra

Remember the story of the emperor’s new clothes? How everybody went along, oohing and ahhing because, well, everyone else did? It happens all the time, […]


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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Don’t Get Run Over by a PA School Bus

If your 17-year-old daughter was run over by a school bus, had her pelvis and spinal column fractured and her abdomen crushed, and lost her […]

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Morning Scoop: Eagles Fan Attacked?

Eagles Fan (?) Sucker-Punched After Game in Miami. Below is a video of a man getting sucker punched in the parking lot after the Eagles […]

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Cyber Schools Hurt Kids

The New York Times had an extensive article yesterday on the crappy-ass performance of for-profit online public schools. The companies that run these schools provide […]

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Dungeon Case Preliminary Hearing Monday

A preliminary hearing has been set for Monday in the Tacony Dungeon Case that dominated local news a few months ago. Not much is known […]

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Abortion Doc’s Wife Pleads Guilty

Pearl Gosnell—wife of the abortion doctor accused of delivering babies and snapping their necks—has plead guilty to a number of charges related to late-term abortions. […]

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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.


Sir Charles on Weight Watchers

Former Sixer Sir Charles Barkley has dropped 30 pounds thanks to Weight Watchers. Now, he’s signed on to be a company spokesman. Barkley lost the […]

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Pennsbury Bus Suit Compensation Capped

Last week, a civil court jury found that Ashley Zauflik—the young girl, now 21-years-old, that lost her leg in the bus accident at Pennsbury High […]

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Hearing Delayed for Ex-Prosecutor

To continue today’s anti-climatic courtroom news, former Delaware County assistant district attorney Michael Donohue will have to wait a little longer for his preliminary hearing. […]

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Salvation Army Kettles Stolen

Ah, ’tis the season. What better way to ring in the holidays than by swiping Salvation Army kettles filled with the charitable donations from the […]

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