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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

Guides

14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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News

Union Fire Manager John Hackworth

He won 31 percent of his games as Union coach.

News

We Talkin’ Practice — in Camden?

Sixers get $82 million from the state to build new facility in Jersey.

News

Bucks County HS Has 14 Sets of Graduating Twins

Unbelievable, right?

News

IronPigs Sponsor Bacon-Eating 5K

The Phillies’ favorite farm team is at it again.

Big Gay Ice Cream Coming to Philly?

We’ve got the scoop.

News

Mount Airy Co-op Faces Financial Scandal — Again

Weavers Way co-op hit for the second time in a decade.


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.


News

SEPTA 50: A Prehistory

Smith: As our beloved/maligned transit agency celebrates 50 years, a look back at the 60 years of trial and (mostly) error it took to get there.

R. Kelly’s Son Comes Out as Transgender

Calls dad a “deadbeat.”

5 Yoga Poses to Make You a Better Bottom

G Philly would like to welcome our newest health contributor, Barry Eichner. Today, he gets thing started with a bang: Good sex is something everyone […]

News

Philly Probably Won’t Host 2015 NFL Draft

“We are not optimistic,” official says.

Clerk Files Petition to Appeal PA Marriage Ruling

Theresa Santai-Gaffney wants it to rain on our parade.

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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.


News

Comcast Today: Entire Tech Industry Opposes Merger

Group representing Google, Facebook, and more releases letter of opposition.

News

City Bill Protects Breastfeeding Mothers

Employers would be required to accommodate new mothers.

News

Tom Corbett Has Another Memorable Visit to Philly

This city may not be his stronghold of support.

News

Here Comes the Rain Again

An inch an hour is possible through morning commute.

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