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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

Council Committee OKs PHA Land Grab in Sharswood

Some residents say it unfairly penalizes low-income African Americans.

Get Text Message Alerts On The Marriage Equality Decision

The HRC is sponsoring the service.

News

Philly’s Old Guard Freezes Out the Young

The informal networks that really matter are closed to newcomers and Millennials, and that’s crippling the city’s dynamism and economy.

News

NTSB: No Evidence Engineer Used Cell Phone

Investigators still trying to determine if it was used in “airplane mode” however.

Your New G Philly Editor Thanks You

There’s nothing I like better than telling a good story.

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News

State Moves Closer to Taking Over Philly Schools — Again

Plus, the city’s elections chief sues to stop an ethics probe.


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

Rendell: DNC to Feature Lots of Fiberglass Donkeys

Former governor gives preview of next year’s Democratic gathering.

News

Is Comcast “Push Polling” Philadelphians?

Witnesses say company is trying to shape opinion with leading questions.

Dr. Rachel Levine Confirmed as PA Physician General

She is the first transgender person appointed to a Pennsylvania Governor’s cabinet.

News

9 Most Shocking Parts of the PSU Whistleblower’s Lawsuit

And we’re not easily shocked.

News

Former Penn Official: Asian Americans Hurt by Admissions Practices

Says racial stereotyping happens at elite schools.

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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.


25 Ways to Celebrate Pride in Philly

Get those rainbow flags ready!

Philly Beer Week Brings Out Loads of Drag Queens

There’s photographic evidence of last week’s fun, and we have it.

News

Suspect Took Taxi to Shooting

Unidentified shooter got out, shot a man, then got back in taxi to flee.

News

Behind the Scenes With Jim Kenney’s Twitter Brain Trust

They read his feed and ask: “Like where did that even come from? Who knows?”

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