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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

Authorities: No Evidence Bullet Hit Train

Authorities still trying to determine why Amtrak train derailed.

Citified’s Election Day Liveblog

Live Blog Citified’s Election Day Liveblog  

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The Brief: This Is The Only Philly Voter’s Guide You’ll Need Today

For all your last-minute cramming needs.

News

What If I Have Trouble Voting?

Here’s the answer to your question.

LGBT Voting Guide 2015

A quick guide to local LGBT-endorsed candidates.

15 Gay Things to Do This Week

Janet Mock visits Philly, a Philly 4 Hillary Kickoff event, Pearl performs at Voyeur and more.


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

How Do I Know Where to Vote?

Part of our Election Day guide to doing your patriotic responsibility.

Gay Men Spend More on First Dates Than Straight Men

Unless they’re from Philly.

News

Isn’t That Conveeeeenient

Council incumbents get good ballot position despite poor lottery draws.

News

Three Important Quotes from Archbishop Chaput’s New Interview

“I haven’t had a normal year yet as bishop,” he says.

News

No More Iniquity Inequity!

Hingston: Women workers steal less than their male colleagues. Something must be done!

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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.


PHOTOS: Mazzoni’s 2015 Elixr Gala

Saturday at Water Works.

Need Help With the Judicial Elections?

Join the club. We’ve assembled what little information is available about the candidates.

News

Masked Bandit Strikes Sarcone’s Bakery

And is wanted for two other incidents.

News

The Challengers: Sherrie Cohen Would Be a Bulldog for City Services

A series of Citified Q&As with the top Democratic challengers in the at-large City Council race.

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