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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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How to Fix the 2013 Phillies Team

The mathematics of the Phillies’ situation suggest that the season is not over, but those of us who have watched this team try to salvage […]

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Thinking Ahead: Vote Hillary in 2016

I know, I know: It’s only September. We’ve got just over a month to go in the presidential race between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. […]

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City Hall Would Really Rather You Didn’t JFDI

Philadelphia has found a new folk hero in Ori Feibush, the scrappy developer who, at his own expense, cleaned up a city-owned vacant lot that […]

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City Hall Would Really Rather You Didn’t JFDI

Philadelphia has found a new folk hero in Ori Feibush, the scrappy developer who, at his own expense, cleaned up a city-owned vacant lot that […]

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Morning Scoop: Philly Man Is Target of Nazi Probe

Homeland and Modern Family Clean Up at Emmys. Showtime’s terrorist drama Homeland and the ABC sitcom about a dysfunctional family took home a slew of […]

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VIDEO: Peter Gabriel Unveils World’s Worst Stage Prop

I’ve seen Peter Gabriel three times throughout his post-1980s career, and the man usually has a fine theatrical stage show to accompany his fine repertoire […]


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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Why I’m Not a One-Percenter

Because of a family funeral, we spent the weekend, in which Mitt Romney finally released the tax returns that showed a mysterious disappearing $7.2 million, […]

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Roxy Theater Closing. Stephen Starr Has Been Contacted.

Can’t tell you the last time that I stepped foot into Sansom Street’s Roxy Theater, the cinema that once showed really cool movies but has […]

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Charles Barkley Wants Tiger Woods to Be Blacker

Everyone’s favorite one-man Boyz II Men cover band, Charles Barkley, made an appearance on a Chicago-area sports talk radio show on Thursday to talk about […]

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Nobody Wanted to Be the Sixers GM

Nobody wanted to be the GM of the Sixers. The team reportedly tried to lure Masai Ujiri away from the Nuggets. They tried to grab […]

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Teen Suspect in Shooting on the Broad Street Line Charged as an Adult

The 15-year-old suspect accused of firing into a subway train on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line this week will be charged as an adult. Darryl Lanier […]

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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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As NJ Debates Dog Seat Belts, Pup Might Have Played Role in Deadly Crash

As public debate of Jersey’s proposed dog seat belt law boils over, two people died and three are still hospitalized after a 49-year-old hit pedestrians […]

Mitt Romney Releases 2011 Taxes, 20-Year Tax Summary

Mitt Romney’s campaign issued a statement on Friday indicating that the candidate’s 2011 taxes will be made available before the weekend. While the entirety of […]

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Philly Teen That Drowned Saving Friend Honored With Carnegie Medal

On Thursday, 19 people were honored with Carnegie medals for heroism. Among the 19 honorees was Philly’s 19-year-old William Wilkinson, who drowned in the Delaware […]

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Celeb Scoop: Is Bradley Cooper Insecure and Afraid of Dying Young?

Bradley Cooper Is Insecure? Jenkintown’s golden son is the subject of a National Enquirer piece that says he’s insecure and afraid of dying young. HE’S […]

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