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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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Will Ben Franklin Replace Hip-Hop?

In case you still care that we have a basketball team, you can now vote for a replacement for the Sixers’ old mascot, Hip Hop. […]

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NBC 10 and WHYY Join Forces

As part of Comcast’s, ahem, “commitment to localism,” NBC 10 (now owned by the cable giant, of course) will partner with Philadelphia public broadcasting station […]

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Kanye West Parties at Borgata

According to Page Six, hip hop giant Kanye West, on a short vacation from his massive Watch the Throne Tour, popped into the Borgata on […]

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All Sandusky Accusers to Testify

While Jerry Sandusky continues to dig himself a bigger grave, ABC News is reporting that his recent interview with the New York Times has “enraged” […]

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Occupiers Refuse Plea Deal

This morning, 33 Occupy Philly protesters appeared in court to face charges stemming from their arrest during last week’s raid. Fourteen of the Occupiers accepted […]

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Rick Santorum + Newt Gingrich + Donald Trump = TV Gold

Given the intellectual buffoonery displayed thus far by the candidates in the Republican primary debates, why not have a moderator who can match them, bluster […]


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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Chris Matthews’s Brother Arrested in Montco

After a grand jury investigation into his campaign finances and city contracts, James Matthews, chairman of the Montgomery County Commissioners but more notably the brother […]

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William Way Upgrades Cyber Center

Celebrate the opening on Dec. 15

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We Never Hated On Brian Dawkins

Philadelphia isn’t the easiest city in America for professional athletes to call “home.” What would be considered satisfactory in other cities often falls short on […]

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Raheem Brock: Philly PD Treated Me Special

Last week, while reporting on Seattle Seahawk (and former Eagle) Raheem Brock’s theft conviction in Philadelphia, I remembered his well-publicized 2010 arrest in Seattle on […]

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The Super Bowl Just Got Interesting

Let’s have a big gay Madonna party!

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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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When Celebrities Marry

Is Rosie getting hitched good for equality?

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Funemployment Tales: Jobless Laughs

Okay, ladies and gents, we’re back with more stories from the unemployment lines. First an update on my own situation: I have another mystery-employer phone […]

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In Philly, Sue Now and Sue Often

Conservative tort reform crusaders have a new target in their sights, and it is none other than the Philadelphia Lawyer and the courts and juries […]

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Q&A: Jaromir Jagr

Why come back to the NHL after three years in Russia? To take one more run at a Stanley Cup? I wouldn’t say to win […]

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