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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

Tom Corbett’s Campaign Bus Doesn’t Run On Natural Gas

And we thought we lived on the stuff.

News

Two Dudes Will Bike the City’s 72-Mile Border Tomorrow

Here’s the map.

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News

Philly Region’s 11 Most Dangerous Places

And its 11 safest.

News

Eminem Name-Checks Brian Dawkins in New Song

Also references a legendary Eagles game.

G Philly‘s Winter Issue Has Arrived

A peek at what you’ll find inside.

News

Cecily Tynan Strikes First

What will our winter hold?


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

PA: Probably Better Than You Thought at School

National report card finds 4th and 8th graders above average (slightly).

News

It Might Just Snow Next Week

An “interesting period to watch.”

News

Pat Toomey Is the Arlen Specter He Once Destroyed

How does PA’s junior senator get away with his Republican Party heresies?

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How to Succeed in the Startup Business Without Leaving Philly

Philly’s start-up universe has grown tremendously in the past half-dozen years. So what, exactly, is the state of the scene right now? And how can […]

News

Atlantic City Mayor Refuses to Concede Defeat

Down by just 347 votes!

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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

Could the Next Steve Jobs Come From Philly?

Inside our frantic push to create the next generation of revolutionary minds in Philadelphia.

News

Watch: Chris Christie Makes Sitcom Debut

Finally, a reason to watch Michael J. Fox’s new TV show.

News

John Bolaris Is Back!

Weatherguru announces new projects that will keep him in Philly.

Trade in Your Andrew Bynum Jersey for Sixers Tickets

To be mailed to the big fella.

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