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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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60 Seconds With Preston & Steve

JB Smoove loves muscle cars

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In Defense of the Tea Party

It never ceases to amaze how the media can get a story so wrong. Just this week, ABC’s Good Morning America discussed how the Republican […]

News

Facebook: The Anti-Social Network

The cyber-world has tragic consequences

News

Chris Wheeler Is a ‘True Boob’

Sorry, son. You’re wrong.

Daily Scoop

Chris Christie for President?

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Why We Should Be Worried (A Little) About the Phillies

It’s a history thing


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.


DAILY SCOOP

Phils to Face Reds in Playoffs

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Cupcake Wars

Does the best baked good ever win?

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Howie Long Boos Philly!

Terry Bradshaw defends us!

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The 10 Artists Who Have the Most Songs on My iPod

Who’s on yours?

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Ron Jaworski Q&A

On Vick, McNabb and cheesesteaks

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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 Who Don’t Wear Rings

Single or just sleazy?

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Please Don’t Make Me Choose

How many kinds of toothpaste does one country need?

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Friday Movie Blog

The 31 scariest movies!

Daily Scoop

Pennsauken man shoots his three teenage sons

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