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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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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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Celeb Scoop: Authorities Cut Springsteen and McCartney Performance Short

Springsteen and McCartney in the Dark. The Boss called Sir Paul McCartney up on stage at the end of a show at London’s Hyde Park. […]

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Police Investigate Scene of Decomposing Body in Center City

Police are investigating a case after a decomposing body was found inside a Center City building. Detectives are investigating the scene on the 200 block […]

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Breaking Bad’s Walter White Shows Up in South Philly

On Sunday night, Walter White (re: The Danger), Jesse Pinkman, Saul Goodman, and the rest of the players in everyone’s favorite meth dealer success story […]

Romney Gets Chester County Sheriff to Slam Obama Ahead of Alicia Keys Appearance in Philly

Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh and Deputy Chairwoman of the state Republican Party Renee Amoore launched a preemptive verbal attack on President Barack Obama […]

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Comcast Buys Microsoft’s Share in MSNBC.com for $300 Million

The New York Times reports that Comcast bought out Microsoft’s share of MSNBC.com for $300 million. As of Monday morning, folks looking to peruse the […]

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Dear G Philly: Answering Reader Questions

You ask. We tell.


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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Pregnant Parkettes File Suit Against Parx Casino

Two former cocktail waitresses have filed a lawsuit against Bensalem’s Parx Casino. The women allege that when they told their employer that they had become […]

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Paterno Family to Commission Review of Freeh Report Findings

Last week, the Freeh Report was released to the public and Louis Freeh held a press conference to explain his group’s findings, the culmination of […]

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A Gay Plot in New Rap Video

Murs says: Legalize Gay

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Shane Victorino Is Not (Bleepin’) Happy

Shane Victorino didn’t play for the Phillies on July 8th. He was scratched from the lineup by Charlie Manuel before the Sunday matinee started. Rob […]

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How Old Does a Kid Have to be for Star Wars?

When I was a kid, my parents didn’t let me watch Miami Vice. And when I became a teenager, capable of staying up until all […]

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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.


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International AIDS Conference or Bust

What are you doing on July 24th?

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The Real Way to Heal PSU

If you are looking for one of the best examples of irony in the sausage factory that is big-time college athletics, go directly to Gordon […]

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Why Condi Rice Won’t Be Mitt’s VP

No, Condi Rice will not be Mitt Romney’s running mate. Yes, Drudge splashed Rice’s name back into the news last week as a possible vice-presidential candidate. […]

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Q&A: NBC 10’s Sheena Parveen

You don’t meet many Sheenas. You know, I always look for those little key chains with your name on them and can never find one. […]

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