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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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A Summer Bummer

It took about 15 minutes after I welcomed the kids home from college for the summer for me to wish them gone again. How can […]

Morning Scoop: Santorum for President

Plus how extended bar hours could help schools

Top Five Posts of the Week

What you missed

Full Day Kindergarten Remains

Philly parents sigh in relief

Wilmington the “Center of Cool”?

More proof of crack use at HuffPo HQ

The Times Visits Mt. Airy

“Enclave embraces brotherly love”


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.


Weed Conference Coming to Shore

Because A.C. really needs more drugs

Lynched Dog Not A Dog

Earlier reports were wrong

Pink Reproduces

The Doylestown-raised pop star gives birth

Tragedy In Wildwood

An amusement park accident

Don’t Mess With Patti LaBelle

Did she cause a West Point cadet’s beating?

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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

Meet The Real L Word Cast

Season two premieres Sunday

Philadelphia Schools Strike A Possibility

“Every legal option is on the table”

Photo of the Day

Hammer of Glory

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Dear G Philly

BBQ drama and a mystery man

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