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Sylvester Stallone waves to fans at the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. On Sunday, the city of Philadelphia declared Dec. 3 “Rocky Day.”

Sylvester Stallone returns to Philadelphia for the first-ever ‘Rocky Day’ at Art Museum steps

Sylvester Stallone spoke to Philadelphians at the first-ever "Rocky Day," a holiday in honor of the famous Philly movie featuring Rocky Balboa.

The Eagles need a win at home Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers to remain in the driver's seat in the NFC playoff race.

Eagles-49ers: Start time, channel, how to watch and stream

Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez leading the No Name Pops in "A Very Philly Christmas" in Verizon Hall on Friday.

No Names Pops takes over the Pops Christmas franchise and adds some Jason Kelce on the side

Trumpeter Daniel Wright at the Philly Pops Christmas show in Verizon Hall, Dec. 3, 2022.

Almost a year later, Philly Pops says it will pay its debt to musicians. But will the band play on?

No Names Pops takes over the Pops Christmas franchise and adds some Jason Kelce on the side

A quick spotlight moment to the saxophone near the end of "Santa's Night" was an ode to the Eagles center, who wrote the song and plays the sax. "A Very Philly Christmas" runs through Dec. 23.

Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez leading the No Name Pops in "A Very Philly Christmas" in Verizon Hall on Friday.

Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez leading the No Name Pops in "A Very Philly Christmas" in Verizon Hall on Friday.

No Names Pops takes over the Pops Christmas franchise and adds some Jason Kelce on the side

A quick spotlight moment to the saxophone near the end of "Santa's Night" was an ode to the Eagles center, who wrote the song and plays the sax. "A Very Philly Christmas" runs through Dec. 23.

Almost a year later, Philly Pops says it will pay its debt to musicians. But will the band play on?

Trumpeter Daniel Wright at the Philly Pops Christmas show in Verizon Hall, Dec. 3, 2022.

Hélène Grimaud, keeper of wolves and globe-trotting pianist, is returning to perform in Philly

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Pianist Hélène Grimaud will join the Philadelphia Orchestra for concerts on Dec. 7 and 10 at Kimmel's Verizon Hall.

It will be a very musical Philly Christmas for both pop and classical

Dan DeLuca and Peter Dobrin

Big Freedia's Christmas in Central City Tour comes to Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia on Dec. 6.

Sylvester Stallone talks with reporters in Philadelphia at a premiere for the director's cut of "Rocky IV" on Nov. 11, 2021. Stallone will appear at the Museum of Art at the new Rocky Shop on Dec. 3, 2023, for the declaration of the city's first-ever 'Rocky Day."

Sylvester Stallone is coming to Philly for inaugural ‘Rocky Day’

Beatrice Forman

Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed in "Creed III," a Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures film. Jordan will be directing "Creed IV," which is expected to go into preproduction in about a year.

Yes, there is a ‘Creed IV’ in the works. No, it probably won’t have anything to do with Rocky.

Bedatri D. Choudhury

Sylvester Stallone talks with reporters in Philadelphia at a premiere for the director's cut of "Rocky IV" on Nov. 11, 2021. Stallone will appear at the Museum of Art at the new Rocky Shop on Dec. 3, 2023, for the declaration of the city's first-ever 'Rocky Day."

Sylvester Stallone is coming to Philly for inaugural ‘Rocky Day’

Beatrice Forman

Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed in "Creed III," a Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures film. Jordan will be directing "Creed IV," which is expected to go into preproduction in about a year.

Yes, there is a ‘Creed IV’ in the works. No, it probably won’t have anything to do with Rocky.

Bedatri D. Choudhury

The Eagles need a win at home Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers to remain in the driver's seat in the NFC playoff race.

Eagles-49ers: Start time, channel, how to watch and stream

Quinta Brunson portrays Janine opposite Tyler James Williams as Gregory in "Abbott Elementary."

Oscars 2024 is airing earlier than ever, followed by ‘Abbott Elementary’

The Eagles need a win at home Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers to remain in the driver's seat in the NFC playoff race.

Eagles-49ers: Start time, channel, how to watch and stream

Quinta Brunson portrays Janine opposite Tyler James Williams as Gregory in "Abbott Elementary."

Oscars 2024 is airing earlier than ever, followed by ‘Abbott Elementary’

Sylvester Stallone waves to fans at the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. On Sunday, the city of Philadelphia declared Dec. 3 “Rocky Day.”

Sylvester Stallone returns to Philadelphia for the first-ever ‘Rocky Day’ at Art Museum steps

Sylvester Stallone spoke to Philadelphians at the first-ever "Rocky Day," a holiday in honor of the famous Philly movie featuring Rocky Balboa.

The Visitors Center is doubling down on the fictional Philly fighter. They opened a "Rocky shop" in front of the Art Museum steps.

🥊 Celebrate Rocky Day with Sylvester Stallone | Things to Do

Holiday traditions in Philly and the surrounding region are quirky and fun. Some are snow cool you don't want to miss them. Santa and columnist Stephanie Farr help guide you there.

The 12 quirkiest holiday traditions in the Philly region

Stephanie Farr | Columnist

Sara Villari is the owner of Occasionette in Collingswood.

Shopping for Philadelphians is made easy with these local gift shops and boutiques

Jillian Wilson, Hira Qureshi, and Henry Savage

Employee Will Hauser handles a Christmas tree for a customer at Yeager's Farm in Phoenixville, Pa. on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.

Yes, you can get your Christmas tree delivered. Here’s where to order it.

Grace Dickinson, Michelle Myers, and Hira Qureshi

Former Pogues member Shane MacGowan performing on stage with his group the Popes, in London in 1999. MacGowan, the singer-songwriter and frontman of the Pogues, best known for their ballad “Fairytale of New York,” has died.

‘It was an honor’: Jason Kelce pays tribute to Shane MacGowan, the late Pogues singer

The late singer’s final social media post was about the Kelce Brothers’ “Fairytale” from the Eagles' Christmas album which was released today.

Daryl Hall and John Oates (right) on stage at the Spectrum, Oct. 23, 2009. ( David M Warren / Staff Photographer )

No Gen Z, Hall and Oates aren’t married. But their legal drama is definitely getting messier

Daryl Hall has accused John Oates of ‘ultimate partnership betrayal.’ Oates says Hall's statements are ‘inflammatory, outlandish, and inaccurate.’

Shane MacGowan poses for photographers upon arrival at the Shane MacGowan, The Eternal Buzz & The Crock of Gold Exhibition in London in 2022.

Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues and a laureate of booze and beauty, dies at age 65

MacGowan's songwriting and persona made him an iconic figure in contemporary Irish culture, and some of his compositions have become classics.

Jill Lawless and Dave Bryan, Associated Press

Spotify Wrapped, the yearly review of listeners' favorite artists and songs, has arrived.

Philadelphians’ favorite songs this year, according to Spotify Wrapped

Unsurprisingly, it's Taylor Swift. Followed by Drake, Morgan Wallen, Bad Bunny, and SZA.

The Rolling Stones - from left to right, Ron Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, with Steve Jordan on drums - are going on tour in 2024 and are scheduled to play Lincoln Financial Field on June 11.

The Rolling Stones’ Boomer superfans crashed AARP’s website

The Rolling Stones’ Boomer superfans crashed AARP’s website Wednesday morning while trying to secure Hackney Diamonds Tour tickets.

Gameday Central: Eagles vs 49ers

Gameday Central: Eagles vs 49ers | Sponsored by Xfinity

Join Eagles beat reporters EJ Smith and Olivia Reiner on Gameday Central as they bring you all the excitement and insider updates before kick-off.

Rosa Padilla stocking the shelves at the new Pathmark in North Philadelphia in 1999.

Philadelphia News

Supermarkets spent 60 years avoiding North Philly. But Black entrepreneurs have fought to bring — and keep — them there

Lynette Hazelton

Joseph Fulton, a boiler cook and 30-year employee, preps crab imperial for the dinner rush at the Lobster House, which is celebrating its 100th year in 2022.

New Jersey News

At the Lobster House, one of the nation’s busiest restaurants, it takes a small army to serve up seafood

Who won our Italian Hoagie Bracket?

The best Italian hoagie in Philly, according to Philadelphians

Patricia Madej, Sam Morris, and Evan Weiss

2022 Hoagie Bracket

Who makes the best Italian hoagie in Philly? You decide with The Inquirer’s hoagie bracket.

Patricia Madej, Sam Morris, and Evan Weiss

Rosa Padilla stocking the shelves at the new Pathmark in North Philadelphia in 1999.

Philadelphia News

Supermarkets spent 60 years avoiding North Philly. But Black entrepreneurs have fought to bring — and keep — them there

Lynette Hazelton

Joseph Fulton, a boiler cook and 30-year employee, preps crab imperial for the dinner rush at the Lobster House, which is celebrating its 100th year in 2022.

New Jersey News

At the Lobster House, one of the nation’s busiest restaurants, it takes a small army to serve up seafood

Who won our Italian Hoagie Bracket?

The best Italian hoagie in Philly, according to Philadelphians

Patricia Madej, Sam Morris, and Evan Weiss

2022 Hoagie Bracket

Who makes the best Italian hoagie in Philly? You decide with The Inquirer’s hoagie bracket.

Patricia Madej, Sam Morris, and Evan Weiss

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