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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

News

Let’s Fire Half the Pa. Legislature

Mathis: A modest proposal to end the state budget impasse.

News

PHOTOS: Kenney, Clarke on Inauguration Day

Scenes from the first day of the Kenney administration.

News

Here Are the Full Texts of Inaugural Speeches by Jim Kenney, Darrell Clarke

New year, new governance in Philly.

News

Report: Sixers to sign Elton Brand

According to a report from Yahoo Sports, the Sixers will sign veteran forward Elton Brand.

News

The Pa. Ballet Burns the Eagles

“No, the Eagles have not played like they were wearing tutus.”

News

Detective Challenges PPD’s West Philly Coverage

Joseph Murray calls violence near 60th and Market “a major problem.”


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

Jim Kenney: “Black Lives Do Matter”

In a brief speech, the new mayor laid out his big plan to fight poverty, lift up the city’s neighborhoods, and give ex-cons a second chance.

Finnegans New Years Brigade 2016
News

Mummers: We Promise to Clean Up Our Act Next Year

The Mummers promise new rules to avoid hateful stereotyping.

News

Follow Live: The Jim Kenney Inauguration

The Citified team is on the scene with tweets and updates as Philadelphia swears in its new mayor.

News

Are You A Tax Delinquent? Amnesty May Be on The Way

Proposal would give state a fresh shot of cash

News

Advice for Mayor Kenney

Morning headlines: He takes office today. Everybody has ideas about where to start.

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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

All Eyes on You, Mayor Kenney

Rashed: Running the city in 2016 will be a lot different than it was just eight years ago. We want results yesterday.

Dear Jim: Here’s How You Can Make Philly Great

Advice for our new mayor from 48 very opinionated residents.

News

People Are Angry at the 2016 Mummers Parade

McQuade: Racist, transphobic performances continue to embarrass Philadelphia. The city deserves better.

New Year, New G Philly

Our editor says his goodbyes.

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