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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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E-War: Barnes & Noble vs. Amazon

If you think Black Friday was ugly, you haven’t been paying attention to the e-reader wars. The knock-down, drag-out that’s going down between e-tail giant […]

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Conservatives Want a Depression

Listen up children: There is evil in the world. But it’s not the kind you’ve been taught about in Sunday School. The devil doesn’t actually […]

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A Bullied Boy’s Video Goes Viral

Jonah Mowry’s story: real or fiction?

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Andrew Luck for Heisman

I spent a quality 15 minutes as a guest on the radio in Dallas Friday night, listening to a New Yorker–the indefatigable Arnie Spanier–try to […]

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Morning Scoop: Baby Utley Pic

Chase and Jen Utley Have a Baby Boy. On Friday, Jen Utley gave birth to Benjamin Cooper Utley. Ladies and gentlemen, the heir apparent. [Crossing […]

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How to Protect Your Children From Pedophiles

It was just another ripple in the wave of stories about pedophiles that’s been washing over us: a local man, Kenneth Schneider, 46, founder of […]


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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Siri’s Not Pro-Life

You guys know Siri, right? She’s the lady who lives inside the new iPhones and can tell you anything you want to know. Well, sort […]

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Go Ahead: Stock Up on Toys From China

After watching the latest segment of ABC World News’s “Made in America” series, several thoughts come to mind: 1) Don’t view it on a full […]

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Reid Disses NFL Network

Andy Reid has expressed his displeasure with the way the NFL Network played up a sideline riff between DeSean Jackson and Vince Young. Reid defended […]

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NY Co. Buys Rita’s

Falconhead Capital LLC now officially owns your gelatos. The New York private-equities firm acquired Rita’s Water Ice Franchise Co. LLC today and has begun searching […]

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A.C. Seizes Jackpots

Atlantic City has seized over $70,000 in jackpot winnings from gamblers who were on the state’s self-exclusion list. The gamblers were on the list but […]

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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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Don’t Dump on My Mummers

The “Lists” cover story in this month’s Philadelphia magazine offers a lot of juicy material to debate (save for John Street’s induction in the Hair […]

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‘Tis the Season for Ugly Christmas Decorations

It’s officially started. This weekend, I saw our Bucks Co. neighbors hanging swags of garland over their garage, a big wreath in the middle. Another […]

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Will Comcast Donate to the Second Mile?

On Monday, the Jerry Sandusky-founded Second Mile released a statement to donors recommending they give money to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR): “Effective immediately, […]

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Review: The King and I at WST

Long before vengeful barbers, masked opera men, and barricades invaded the musical theater stage, there were overtures, entr’actes, and dream ballets. Before Sondheim, Weber, and […]

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