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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

Hanging Out With Disappointed Tourists on Independence Mall

We love how gridlock brings people together.

News

It’s Official: The Sixers Really Stink

Grantland previews a tank-tastic NBA season.

News

Travel Bloggers Say Philly Is Cool

Now, just watch the tourists flow into town.

News

Phillies: Bad Season, Good Memories

Reason for hope, looking ahead to 2014 and beyond.

PHOTOS: September QOTA on Passyunk Ave.

A peek at Sunday’s gay party in South Philly.

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News

The Truth About SEPTA’s Doomsday Scenario

Service would slowly waste away, along with region’s economy.


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

Atlantic City Police Face Brutality Charges, Video

Did officers loose an attack dog against a prone man?

News

Breaking Bad: Great Show, or Greatest Show?

Six reasons Walter White will never be topped.

News

New Wawa Has Chairs. And Tables. And Reeks of Fancy.

Based on Florida experiment. What happens in January?

News

A Gay Pasta Ad Guido Barilla Would Love

Women play a very fundamental role in my family.

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: Drew Becher

A daily dose of the best entries in G Philly’s LGBT Six-Word Memoir Project — in meme form. Today, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society President Drew Becher.

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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

Shayna Sykes Gets Prison Sentence

She stole police cars, Philadelphia’s heart.

News

Penn State Officials Seek More Details From Prosecutors

Ask judge for clarification in Jerry Sandusky coverup case.

News

N.J. Gay Couples Wait on Christie Appeal to Wed

“We’re calling on courts to take this issue up now,” said Senate President Steve Sweeney.

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The Government Has Shut Down! Obamacare Has Started!

The World Has Gone Higgledy-Piggledy!

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