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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

The PA Congressmen You Should Blame When the Gov’t Shuts Down

Plus one good guy.

News

Sandy Rebuilding *Will* Continue Despite Gov’t Shutdown

A silver lining to the doom and gloom.

News

City Wants to Raise Cost of Parking Permits

Sensible increase or War on Cars?

News

5 Takeaways from Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club Candidate Night

What you should know about Philly’s ward system.

News

Ed Rendell Addresses Mayoral Rumors

Philly’s problems aren’t big enough for him to consider running. At least not yet.

PA Pastor in Trouble for Performing Same-Sex Marriage Ceremony for Gay Son

The congregation’s pissed that their pastor would stoop to such sinful lows.


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

Lambertville Mayor to Wed First Gay Couple in New Jersey

Wedding to take place October 21st.

News

Basketball, Gymastics Ranked Hottest Teams at Penn

At least according to a creepy new website.

PHOTOS: Rally for LGBT Equality in Logan Circle

On Saturday, reps from a handful of local and state LGBT equality-fighting orgs gathered in Logan Square to rev up Philadelphians for marriage equality.

News

VIDEO: What Philadelphia Looks Like Without Any People

And painted red.

News

Wall Street Journal to Wharton: You’re Doomed

Lacks a “frothy” tech scene.

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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

VIDEO: Pittsburgh Art Exhibit Is Giving People Seizures

Philly reminded of cultural superiority.

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: Equality Forum Executive Director Malcolm Lazin

A daily dose of the best entries in G Philly’s LGBT Six-Word Memoir Project — in meme form.

News

Philly, Your Streets Are About to Smell Worse

At least for the next sixth months.

News

Men Are Toast. No They’re Not. Discuss.

Our culture’s gender war isn’t doing anybody any good.

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