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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

Honeymoon à Paris for a trip filled with food, breathtaking panoramas and even more romance than your wedding day

“Paris is always a good idea.” So said a starry-eyed Audrey Hepburn in 1954’s romantic drama, Sabrina. Truer words were never uttered. Along the tree-lined […]

News

When Famous People Come Out

Does it make any difference?

Philly’s Gay Men’s Chorus Sings Out

A video highlight from the holiday concert

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Newton: Not My Heisman Vote

Bradley: It’s an integrity thing

TV: Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys

A real-life Will & Grace explores sexless love

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Oscar Hosts Announced

Get ready for a looong night


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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Christmas Politics

Nutter rides anti-P.C. wave

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The Obsolete Checkbook

Banks make you pay for outmoded habits

Daily Scoop

Jayson Werth to Nationals

A contract for your most important, um, vendor

My fiancée and I are currently planning what is going to be a fantastic wedding. Throughout all of the negotiations, however, many, many decisions had […]

News

TV: Son Berated for Being Gay

What Would You Do? confronts coming out

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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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Dear G Philly: Answering Reader Questions

You ask. We tell.

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Friday Morning Quarterback

Mike Miss: Random thoughts on last night’s game

Wildflowers, vintage vessels, and arrangements that look like they were gathered together moments before your “I do’s”—This spring, we’re loving the rustic aesthetic of country-garden celebrations and the easy, natural flowers they call for.

Photography by Brett Thomas.  Styling by Barbara Botting.

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Review: Night Catches Us

Philly violence on film

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