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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

Latest Stories

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How bad do the Birds want it?

Not bad enough

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Facebook’s Relationship Status

LGBT options now available

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Target Rethinks Donations

New deal favors LGBT charities

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Lesbian Teen Fights Bullying

New video sheds light on coming out

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Planned Parenthood Needs Federal Funding

And abortion has nothing to do with it

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We Want Fries With That

Calorie-labeling = epic fail


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.


Philly Mfg Comeback

What do we make again?

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Dear GPhilly

Bed death and jealousy

Photo of the Day

Can you hear me now?

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Andy and Ben Cohen Talk Tolerance

A new video encourages LGBT awareness

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Divorces of Convenience

I do … until whatever

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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.


After Alycia Lane, the media frenzy and the federal investigation drama, Larry Mendte shares his story.

THIS IS THE STORY of rebuilding a life after “it” happens. The “it” is almost irrelevant; “it” comes in many disguises, though it’s always ugly […]

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Weekend Roundup

Friday – Saturday – Sunday

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Our Oscar Poll

Plus: A review of Terminus

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Philly’s Wusses

Who you callin’ not bold?

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