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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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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)
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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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Comcast Today: Washington Post Cautiously Endorses Merger

Plus: Guess which cable company raises prices the most?

There's been quite the brouhaha about the Union League's repeated attempts to buy a golf course. Lost in the shuffle, though, was that, according to the Inquirer they also bought the Backyard, a gorgeous little BYOB in Stone Harbor, and made it members only. This is sad. I love that restaurant, and while I've been a guest at the Union League, I'm more likely to renounce my New Jersey residency or get a cat than join, so getting back to the Backyard would depend on leaning on a member. I'm not surprised the Union League set its sights on Stone Harbor. It's long been a vacation spot for the Mainline/Haddonfield crowd, so of course they bought a restaurant there and not among that new money crowd over in Avalon or, God forbid, the plebes of Sea Isle. Two tips if you want to stay in Stone Harbor for great food (because my first instinct would be to shoot down the parkway to Cape May): Check out the Water Star Grille at the Reeds in Stone Harbor, which is a wonderful spot with nice water views that also has a full bar. Or see if the Backyard's opening up before Memorial Day and try to bluff your way in on May 17th, a day on which Union League members will be wearing giant hats at the Radnor Hunt.
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Union League Membership Moving Away from Main Line

The growth areas are in Center City and South Jersey.

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How to Avoid the Big Sex Talk With Your Kid

Mendte: I’ve ducked it my whole life. Turns out I’m actually doing it right.

Student Pushes for Temple’s First LGBT Resource Center

Michael Busza has a goal before he graduates in May.

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GIF: SEPTA Riders Carry Unruly Passenger Off Bus

The man wouldn’t get off. These passengers did it for him.

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Watch Phillies Fans’ Priceless Reaction to Grand Slam

Crushed by Dan Uggla.


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.


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We Want Answers: Naomi Adler

The first female CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia about turnover, labels, and prosecuting nuns.

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Nutter, Corbett, Chaput to Meet With Business Leaders

Trying to build support for 2015 Catholic gathering, possible visit by Pope Francis.

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Nutter to Limit Police Cooperation With Immigration Officials

Measure designed to slow deportations.

PA Governor Tom Corbett
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Dems Believe Fracking Tax a Winning Issue Against Corbett

National Journal: “There’s a reason all the candidates are talking about it.”

Man Crush Monday

Philly film critic Gary M. Kramer reviews his man crushes.

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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.


Philadelphia Inquirer Architecture Critic Inga Saffron
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Inga Saffron Wins a Pulitzer Prize

Inky architecture critic is honored for incisive commentary.

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New Privatization Proposal Would Allow Beer, Wine, Liquor be Sold In Same Store

But will the proposal go anywhere?

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Inky Owners Return to Court to Settle Sale

Judge still trying to decide if future will be decided with private or open auction.

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Boys Choir Founder Faces 1,100 Sex Abuse Charges

K. Bernard Schade already faces charges in a 1996 case.

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