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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

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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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Phila.gov in Gizmodo’s Top Municipal Websites

Site “didn’t offend my eyes at all.”

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News

U.S. Government: Still Shut Down

Both sides attempting to leverage default-fueled market turmoil.

Where to Find the Best Cheese in Philly

Wedge + Fig Old City | 160 N. 3rd Street Misto O’Bleu. A raw-goat’s-milk blue cheese from Misty Creek Dairy in Lancaster. Laying hands on […]

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News

CBS3: GOP Leaders Want Corbett Out?

That 17 percent approval rating continues to sting.

MONDAY KICKSTARTER: Greg Louganis Marries Longtime Boyfriend

That and more in the weekend’s LGBT headlines.

News

Armed Standoff with Temple Student Ends Peacefully

Concludes 16 hours of negotiation, SWAT activity.


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.


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News

NYT’s David Carr on the Marimow firing

“Philadelphia deserves better,” he writes of the ownership debacle.

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News

Conservatives Ready to Default on America

They’re disregarding conventional wisdom. But why?

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News

Best Sports Bars For Travelling Philly Fans

From San Deigo to Chicago to Miami, where to root for our home teams.

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News

Questlove Answers the Question: What Does the Fox Say?

Watch the Roots and Ylvis on Fallon.

NJ Supreme Court to Hear Gay Marriage Case

The state’s highest court will weigh in on the issue.

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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.


Betty Crocker Comes Out for Gay Families

How sweet.

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News

The List: 6 Terrifying Shutdown Consequences

The government really, really needs to get back to business.

National Coming Out Day Turns 25

Video chronicles the biggest “I’m gay!” moments in American media history.

News

Eagles Game: On or Off?

Could an outbreak of MRSA affect Sunday’s game?

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