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Inside the 'I Play Rocky' premiere in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Stars and filmmakers gathered on the red carpet at the Philadelphia Film Society for the local premiere of I Play Rocky, celebrating Sylvester Stallone and the real-life struggle behind his iconic movie. Director Peter Farrelly emphasized that Stallone’s real-life journey closely mirrored the plot of the 1976 classic....

Philadelphia, PA · 7d

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Watch Philly rapper Skrilla chill in the favelas for ‘Mandela’

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When Skrilla isn’t out on the town with his star girlfriend, he releases music. Earlier this week, the Philadelphia rapper released the official video for his song, ‘Mandela’. Over the menacing beat, the songwriter with Mexican and African-American origins raps about changing his environment and loyalty. Throughout his verse, he talks about signing a deal, being stuck on a hill, praying to orishas and sacrifices.

New York, NY · 11d

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Patent for church envelope book

November 1, 1890 — Mr. M.M. Hitt, who a few months ago invented a church envelope book, has recently sold at a handsome price the rights to a party of gentlemen in the south, who will manufacture it upon an extensive scale, and place it up on the market throughout the country.

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10 Pennsylvania Libraries That Make A Simple Visit Feel Like A Discovery

Charles Dickens had a pet raven named Grip, and that bird now sits in a Pennsylvania library. Stuffed, of course. Grip is widely credited with helping inspire Edgar Allan Poe’s famous poem about a raven. I love that a library card can lead you to a literary bird. The...

Philadelphia, PA · 10d

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IBX RiverRink Winterfest brings ice skating, fire pits and winter nights to Philly’s waterfront

Ice skating and holiday lights will return to Philadelphia’s waterfront Nov. 27 when Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest opens for the season, bringing heated cabins, fire pits and food to the banks of the Delaware River. Winterfest will remain open through Feb. 28, 2027, with views of the Ben...

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Cherry Hill Township Lists Tribute to Patriotic Sports Movies

Cherry Hill Township is promoting a sports-movie program titled “A Tribute to Patriotic Sports Movies,” according to the township’s event listing. Tickets can be purchased for the event, as reported by Cherry Hill Township, NJ. The night will be hosted by Ray Didinger and Glen Macnow. The...

Cherry Hill, NJ · 10d

That Ball's Outta Here

On this date, 18 years ago, Philadelphia celebrated a title for the first time in 25 years

The 2008 Philadelphia Phillies broke the Curse of Billy Penn and the city erupted in revelry. Here's how two million fans celebrated their team.

Philadelphia, PA · 10d

Main Line Media News

Local writers to be featured at Jewish author book fair

More than 30 authors representing a wide range of genres, backgrounds and perspectives will participate in the Jewish Author Book Fair on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Congregation Mikveh Israel, 44 N 4th Street in Philadelphia. The event will bring together novelists, memoirists, historians, rabbis,...

Philadelphia, PA · 8d

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'I Play Rocky' director, cast talk Philadelphia-centered movie about Sylvester Stallone

The director and stars of the very Philly film, "I Play Rocky," joined Action News on Monday.

Philadelphia, PA · 8d

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You can visit iconic locations from 'Rocky' aboard a guided bus tour

You can celebrate the iconic 50-year legacy of the Rocky franchise aboard a guided bus tour.

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Hispanic Heritage club and Art club collaborate to bring a unique Dia De Los Muertos experience for students

Cherry Hill East students celebrated Día de los Muertos through cultural traditions and colorful artwork during a collaboration between the Hispanic Heritage Club and Art Club on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in room C308. At the event, students participated in various activities, including coloring...

Cherry Hill, NJ · 8d

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Dominion Hill Records CEO Talks BLAKTRILOGY Vol 3. Hip Hop “Album of the Year”

This is not the most commercial album – Blaktrilogy Vol.3 is best hip hop album of 2026”. In the first installment of a four-part conversation, executive producer “Sun” looks back on the anthology’s beginnings, explains how he built its 20th anniversary edition, and shares the story behind its track list.

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A Recap of 9 Films From the 35th Philadelphia Film Festival

Image Credit: Copyright © 2026 Philadelphia Film Society via https://filmadelphia.org/festival/. The 35th annual Philadelphia Film Festival took place from Oct. 15 to Oct. 25, showcasing a wide variety of films from all around the world. Featuring world-renowned directors such as Danny Boyle, Brad Bird, Martin McDonagh and so many more, this year’s festival was stacked with some of the most highly anticipated films of the year. I was fortunate enough to see 11 films over the two weekends I was in Philadelphia, nine of which were upcoming releases that I have reviewed for you right here.

Philadelphia, PA · 8d

PA Times

Lecture on Revolutionary War skirmish in Frankford

The Historical Society of Frankford announced that HSF member and Revolutionary War historian Robert N. Fanelli will address its monthly meeting and lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Society’s library/museum at 1507 Orthodox St. His topic will be Allen McLane at The Rocks, in honor of the semiquincentennial. A tale of the Revolution widely […]

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Community theater icon remembered in South Jersey

Ritz Theatre artistic director and founder Bruce Curless recently passed away after a battle with cancer.

Haddon Township, NJ · 11d

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The 7 Best Secondhand Bookstores In Pennsylvania Every Bookworm Needs To Visit

Looking for secondhand bookstores in Pennsylvania worth a road trip?. These 7 bookshops offer stacks of used treasures and cozy corners for serious page turners!. 1. Baldwin’s Book Barn (Chester) You’ll find this place inside an old stone barn that dates back to the 1800s, and it looks like...

Philadelphia, PA · 11d

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Parking at the Art Museum: Your No-Nonsense Guide

You’ve got the tickets, you’ve got the afternoon blocked off, and now you just need somewhere to put the car. The Philadelphia Museum of Art sits right on the Parkway with its own garage, but depending on the day and the crowd, you might do better parking a few blocks away and walking in. Here’s the rundown.

Philadelphia, PA · 10d

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Inside One Philly HBCU Week: Football and music in South Philadelphia

Lincoln University and Virginia Union University competed at Lincoln Financial Field for One Philly HBCU Week, featuring a step show and musical performances.

Philadelphia, PA · 11d

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