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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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What to Do This Weekend

The damp weekend might spell trouble for the final days of the River Rink (nothing worse than cold, bruised, and wet), but there’s plenty else […]

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Aaron Mettey’s Movie Blog

Okay, here’s the thing: I watch a lot of movies. I always have; I always will. I do it because, simply, I enjoy it. When […]

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DiCicco: Scrap the Trash Fee, Raise Property Taxes

DiCicco: Scrap Trash Fee, Raise Property Taxes. Frankie says a property-tax hike is fairer; Jim Kenney backs him up. [Daily News] Analysis: Pa. Has More […]

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60 Seconds With Preston & Steve

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60 Seconds With Preston & Steve

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The Philly Grill: Maz Jobrani

How was your flight from California? Did you get profiled by the TSA? Strangely enough, it’s the opposite for me. I did a movie called […]


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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60 Seconds With Preston & Steve

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60 Seconds With Preston & Steve

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Reducing Sugary Beverages: The Nuclear Option

If the Mayor wants to be serious about getting sugary drinks out of the hands of Philadelphia citizens, the proposed tax of 2 cents per […]

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An Injustice in Delaware County

A few days ago, America marked the 153rd anniversary of the worst judicial decision in its entire history. It was on March 6, 1857 that […]

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Aaron Mettey’s Movie Reviews

Alice in Wonderland The Back-Up Plan Clash of the Titans (1981) Clash of the Titans (2010) Date Night Day & Night Death at a Funeral […]

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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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The Real Pay to Play

I was disappointed that, at the Haddon Township School Board meeting on Monday night, no one threw a shoe. Or a folding metal chair. Or […]

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60 Seconds With Preston & Steve

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60 Seconds With Preston & Steve

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What to Do Tonight

I know you are going to be so disappointed when I tell you that Henry Rollins has sold out the First Unitarian Church; I can’t […]

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