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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

Is it OK to Spend $20K on a Homeless Pop-Up Restaurant?

Meet the man who is going to do it.

News

“PennFaces” Website Aimed at Curbing Ivy League Isolation

The message? “It’s OK to be who you are.”

Top LGBTQ Events This Weekend

Metallic, Mean Gays, and Mardi Gras kick off the first weekend of February.

News

New Animal Planet Series to Feature Penn Vet Students

“We’re kind of freaking out with excitement over here.”

News

WATCH: Police Seek Frankford Shooting Suspect

The shooting took place early Tuesday.

News

Hawks Crush Sixers 124-86

In a blowout loss to the Atlanta Hawks, head coach Brett Brown switched up Jahlil Okafor’s defensive assignment.


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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News

New Plan for the SS United States: Have it Sail Again

It last sailed in 1969.

News

Reports: 1 Killed in South Jersey School Bus Crash

The fatality was not on the school bus.

News

Johnny Doc: “Miscalculation” Led to Coryell Ouster

The Scoop: The longtime leader of the carpenters union is out, after two-year struggle with Pa. Convention Center.

OPINION: Let’s Have a Chat About Caitlyn Jenner

G Philly’s editor on comments and coverage.

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News

Study: Philly Support for Public Schools Is On the Rise

Residents pay an above-average portion of their income to keep schools in business.

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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

Report: Santorum Dropping Out of Presidential Race

He was a candidate.

News

Family: Man Disappeared from 30th Street Station

Jacob Rogers has been missing since Thanksgiving.

News

Phillies Trade Former First-Round Pick Jesse Biddle to Pirates

He was their 2010 first-round pick out of Germantown Friends.

Empire Star Says He’s Sexually Fluid

Jussie Smollett makes the admission in Out magazine.

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