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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

Brian Tierney Is Out at the Inquirer. Again.

Former publisher leaves amidst infighting, opposition to his return.

News

Obama: Incompetent or Unaware?

On NSA, Obamacare and Benghazi, there is no acceptable answer.

News

Philadelphia’s Newspapers Are Almost Profitable Again

Unexpected news at the heart of the ownership battle.

News

Newspaper Guild Says It Offered to Buy Out Philly Papers, Was Rebuffed

Journos try to intervene in the war between newspaper owners.

Sandra Day O’Connor Officiates Gay Wedding at Supreme Court

The second since the repeal of DOMA.

13 Best Horror Films

As told by the world’s spookiest drag queen.


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.


PHOTOS: G Philly‘s LGBT Six-Word Memoir Slam

A night of gay, gay, gay storytelling.

News

Don’t Run the Red Lights Near City Hall

AAA studies effectiveness of red-light cameras in Philly.

News

Grace Kelly Exhibition Draws Royalty

James A. Michener Museum hosts retrospective.

News

75 Years Have Passed Since Martians Invaded New Jersey

Remembering Orson Welles and the Media Age’s first mass panic.

News

New Penn State Doc Will Confirm Your Feelings About Penn State

Looks at Joe Paterno’s downfall.

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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

Shane Victorino’s Little-Known Backstory

Former Phillies standout has a history of ADHD

News

SEPTA Might Finally Have a Half-Decent iPhone App

App shows — in real time — the arrival times of trains, buses and trolleys.

News

Why Brooklyn Flea Couldn’t Cut it in Philly

Sandy Smith: What’s in a name?

Widow Files Suit Against PA Inheritance Tax Law

Is Barbara Baus the next Edie Windsor?

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