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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

On the Future of LGBT Anti-Discrimination in PA

Top GOP leaders weigh in

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News

Wolf Reverses Corbett Order, Bans Fracking on Pa. Parkland

Activists say he hasn’t gone far enough.

News

Cheaters Sometimes Win

What to make of Tom Brady, the Patriots, and “Deflate-Gate.”

News

LIVE: Jim Kenney Quits Council

Follow along as the Citified team live-tweets his final meeting.

News

In South Jersey, District Instructs Families How to Opt Out of Testing

Haddon superintendent’s letter clearly outlines the process.

Inside Take: City Hall Has Long Coddled Big Business

And somehow CEOs still think they don’t have enough influence?


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

Sixers Win By 20 (!) For Ninth Victory

You have to see this Jerami Grant dunk.

STUDY: It Really Does Get Better

We’ve been saying it for years, but now there’s proof!

Jim Kenney Will Upend the Council Race, Too

His resignation could make room for Helen Gym and others to get in.

News

Comcast Bill Changes Customer Name to “A–hole”

The company has apologized, again.

The Brief: This Mayor’s Race Is Bad For Business

Big business, that is. Plus, Jim Kenney’s last day in council and questions for the candidates from Philly techies.

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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

Penn State President Criticizes Freeh Report

Abuse survivors group: “It’s time for university officials to man up and move on.”

News

Fire Kills Two, Injures Officer

Blaze happened overnight in South Philly rowhome.

Philly Love Stories

Love can be hard. (Sigh.) But despite all of our modern day distractions — Tinder! Free Porn! Facebook Flirting! — it is still worth seeking […]

Philly Love Story: Steve Duross and James Langel

PM: How did you two get together? James: It was January 2003, walking dogs early, early in the morning, 6:30. Unbrushed hair, unbrushed teeth. We […]

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