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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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Morning Scoop: Sandusky Guilty Plea?

A Guilty Plea Possible for Sandusky. Yesterday marked the filing of the first of many possible civil suits against accused pedophile Jerry Sandusky. The claim […]

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Philly’s 5 Most Absurd Laws

1. 10-601 of the Philadelphia Code (enacted 1903) prohibits spitting on city streets, sidewalks, subways and floors and passageways of public buildings. Unenforced today (maybe […]

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Miss the NBA? Read The Whore of Akron

There’s a danger when an institution like the NBA pulls a Houdini. Absence can make the heart grow colder instead of fonder. Have you been […]

6 Warm Winter Accessories

We admit it: Embracing the holiday season is pretty difficult when temps are nudging into the 70-degree range. But happily, it’s started to cool off […]

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Jersey Voters Want Pot Decriminalized?

A recent survey released by the Rutgers-Eagleton shows that half of the voters polled think that people should not be penalized for possessing small amounts […]

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Occupy Philly Havertown Home Invasion

Police are searching for a man who robbed a woman in her Havertown home today. the man allegedly knocked at her door and claimed to […]


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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Vote Final Phillie on Mural

Some children spent their morning painting the Phillies mural coming soon to a building near 24th and Walnut. But, the mural designer David McShane says […]

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PSU Buys .XXX Domains

The public is about to be able to purchase .xxx domain names. In preparation for this event, companies and organizations have been hurriedly registering domains […]

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Philly Anti-Gambling Grant

District Attorney Seth Williams has secured a $150,000 state grant that the city will use to help keep city gambling in check. The money will […]

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Questlove’s Soul Food Venture

Questlove says he’s “trying to make fried chicken the new cupcakes” with his catering venture Quest Loves Food. The drummer was inspired to create a […]

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Vick, Maclin, DRC Out Tomorrow

The Eagles have officially announced that Michael Vick, Jeremy Maclin and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie will not play tomorrow night against Seattle. They’ve listed Shady and Asomugha […]

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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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Civil Suit Filed Against Sandusky

A victim not included in the grand jury presentment has filed a civil suit against Jerry Sandusky alleging the former defensive coordinator molested him over […]

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10 Local Charities to Support This Christmas

Sometime between the moment that the video of that woman pepper-spraying a whole bunch of people at Walmart went viral and the moment that CNN […]

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PETA celebrates famous vegetarians

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Extreme Makeover Tackles Bullying

The show helps a family in tragedy

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