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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

A Guy From Philly Nicknamed “Philly” Is in the Super Bowl

Plus: Two other local guys are on teams playing in the big game next month.

News

5 Takeaways from NYT’s Big Story on Amtrak 188

Eight people died in the derailment. How did the accident happen?

G Philly’s New Editor: A Welcome

Ernest Owens on embracing the entire LGBTQ community.

Supreme Court Gives Hundreds of Philly Juvenile Lifers a Chance at Parole

The ruling is welcome news for justice reform activists, but victims’ advocates say they’re “walking on eggshells.”

News

Sixers Mailbag

What kind of impact can Dario Saric make for the Sixers next season?

News

Kenney: Patience, Please, on Snow Removal

The Scoop: Plus, should Chris Christie be in Cape May with a mop?


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

WATCH: Cyclist Chased, Threatened By Angry Driver

After the cyclist knocked over a loading zone cone.

News

Did Mayor Kenney Do a Good Job Handling the Blizzard?

Residents say many small streets remain blanketed in snow.

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News

Philly Schools Are Closed Again Tuesday

Both public and Archdiocesan.

News

Why Philly Local News Is the Best During a Snowstorm

Local news is often silly and pointless during a snowstorm. That’s what makes it great.

News

Our Favorite #Savesies Tweets and Instagrams

#NoSavesies? Yeah, right.

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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

Police: Man Leaves “Unwanted Present” Inside Bryn Mawr Library Stairwell

This alleged act of criminal mischief stinks!

News

A North Philly Guy Won a Title That Used to Be Mayweather’s

Danny Garcia is now WBC welterweight champion.

News

What Comes After the SRC If It’s Abolished?

Councilman David Oh’s proposed school board would be a hybrid of appointed and elected officials.

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The Dentist Who Knew the Storm Would Be This Bad All Week

He got the forecast right on his blog.

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