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What Happened to Chris Rabb?

Sixteen years ago, he wrote a book touting conscious capitalism. Now he’s a Democratic Socialist hanging out with controversial podcaster Hasan Piker. Did he change — or did America?


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How Five Days in Philly Changed Movie History Forever

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Dear Josh Shapiro: Now That You Have the Votes, Here’s Our Wish List

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

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23 Charged in PSU Riots

Police have charged 23 people in connection with the riots in State College that followed the firing of Joe Paterno last month. Authorities say that […]

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CBS Buys Latifah’s Philly Drama

Charles Murray—of Criminal Minds fame—is set to write and produce a new procedural drama with Queen Latifah attached as an executive producer. CBS has purchased […]

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Fashion Tip: Cure Your LBD

Women somehow got it into their heads (I blame Coco Chanel) that the only way to look chic, thin and pulled together is to wear […]

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Film: Tomboy

The French film explores gender identity

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Weekend Roundup

Pet adoption, sex ed and much more

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Game Wrap-Up: Flyers Beat Pens

Ladies and gentlemen, the Philadelphia Flyers are in first place in the Atlantic Division and have earned a league-best 37 points. Last night the club […]


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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Chesco Pop Warner National Champions?

It’s a Friday during the holidays. So, since you don’t want to be paying attention to whatever is going on at the office anyway, head […]

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Goodbye, Prop 8?

Has a legal precedent been kept?

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Why Jews Don’t Vote GOP

This week the Republican Jewish Coalition held its presidential candidates forum, and the visiting contenders engaged in transparently obsequious rhetoric to demonstrate their love of […]

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Movie Review: New Year’s Eve

There are stupid movies and then there are stoopid movies. The stoopid movies are the ones that should be avoided at all costs — those […]

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Frank Zappa Didn’t Like to Bathe

Thanksgiving, I flew to London for five days to see my older son, Sam, 22, studying there this fall. I found his tube stop—Farringdon—easily enough, […]

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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.


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What Would You Pay Rollins?

Last month, I ran into a member of the Phillies front office at a Center City restaurant, and talk quickly turned to the team’s off-season […]

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Morning Scoop: VA Tech Murder-Suicide

Yesterday’s Virginia Tech Shooting Looks Like Murder-Suicide. Evidence indicates that yesterday’s shooting on the campus of Virginia Tech occurred when a gunman shot and killed […]

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Girls Don’t Need Fancy Presents (Unless They’re From Boys)

Dear Monica, In your post, “Main Line Mothers Are Raising Bratty, Spoiled-Rotten Daughters,” you wrote about trying to raise grounded girls in this day and […]

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Dorothy Sandusky Releases Statement

Jerry Sandusky’s wife Dorothy issued a statement today disputing allegations contained in the grand jury presentment. She addressed specific accusations contained in the recently released […]

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