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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

VIDEO: Livestream of Adorable Philly Kittens

The kittens and their mother were recently rescued from a fire.

News

Check Out This Cool Old Phillies Patch

McQuade: William Penn throwing a baseball from atop City Hall!

News

Johnny Doc Returns to DRPA Board

He says the appointment will be ‘short term.’

News

Streets Still Closed After Suit Corner Fire

The intersection once had Suit, Pants, Tie and Shirt Corners.

News

Maybe Drivers and Cyclists Actually Enjoy Fighting

Lazor: Three simple rules for getting along — assuming you actually, y’know, want to.

News

Comcast Today: Comcast Wants to Provide Your Cell Phone Service, Too

If it’s digital, Comcast wants a way into the business.


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

Penn: Undercover Cops Will Bust Parties This Weekend

Fourteen hundred students plan to protest the crackdown.

Win a Pair of Tickets to the Wine and Food Festival

An exclusive deal for G Philly readers.

News

SEPTA Driver Gives Trolley Rides a Poetic Touch

But not everyone is amused.

News

Jenkintown Cops Raise $5K for Sick K-9

The dog, Rocky, recently underwent emergency surgery.

News

Pa. Senator Kicked Out of Harrisburg Bar

Woman says Dem. Senator hit her at a Republican hangout.

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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

Mike Jerrick Is the Future of Philly’s Digital District

Palan: If we’re really going to create our own Times Square, we have a few demands.

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Republicans Join Call for Marcellus Tax

Gas fields called an “untapped resource” — for state coffers.

News

Poll: Jersey Voters Skeptical of Christie Vindication

Only a third think it was legitimate.

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Comcast Endures Senate Skepticism of Time Warner Merger

Now the tough part begins.

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